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Philippines jobless rate drops to decades-low in December 2023

MANILA, Feb. 7 (Xinhua) -- The unemployment rate in the Philippines decreased to 3.1 percent in December 2023, the lowest since 2005, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Wednesday. "The full-year unemployment rate for 2023 was 4.3 percent compared to 5.4 percent in 2022," PSA head Dennis Mapa said at a press conference. Mapa said about 1.60 million were jobless in December last year. "This w.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

Cebu Province inflation rate soared in March 2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Province inflation rate rose in March as Cebuanos continue to grapple with rising prices of goods and commodities, the latest inflation report by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Cebu showed. On Wednesday, April 17, PSA Cebu Chief Statistical Specialist Melchor Bautista presented the inflation report in Cebu Province for March.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

Cebu’s inflation rate rose in Feb compared to January

CEBU CITY, PHILIPPINES – Cebu’s inflation rate rose slightly in February compared to lJanuary as prices have gone up in most parts of the province including the tri-cities of Cebu, Lapu-Lapu, and Mandaue. This was after the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Cebu Province announced the current inflation rate of Cebu including the Highly Urbanized Cities.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

2.4M Dabawenyos working as of Oct 2023

The October 2023 Preliminary Employment report by the Philippine Statistics Authority-Davao Region (PSA-Davao) reveals that 64 percent of the 3.780 million Dabawenyos aged 15 and above are part of the labor force, indicating that 2.42 million individuals are employed. This represents a 1.8 percentage point increase from the previous year. The report also highlights a 97.1 percent employment rate in the Davao Region as of October 2023, with a 2.9 percent unemployment rate, lower than the national average. Despite this, the region still maintains the highest employment rate in the Philippines. Additionally, the report compares employment rates across different regions, with Soccsksargen, Barmm, Central Luzon, CAR, Caraga, Western Visayas, Cagayan Valley, Mimaropa, and Central Visayas surpassing the national average. The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Barmm) records the highest labor force participation rate among 17 regions, while the Zamboanga Peninsula has the lowest rate. The data is collected through the Labor Force Survey (LFS) conducted quarterly and monthly by the PSA central office and its regional statistical services offices. The Davao Region, with nearly 6 million inhabitants, remains the 7th most populous region in the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

Analysts expect inflation at around 3.8% for March

A BusinessWorld poll of 17 Philippine economists on March inflation rate projections revealed a median of 3.8%, with a high of 4.1% and a low of 3.5%......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

PH Inflation Sees Huge Dip in January 2024 Now at 2.8%

The country’s headline inflation has taken a significant dip, currently standing at 2.8%, according to the latest report from the Philippines Statistics Authority (PSA) released on February 6, 2024. According to PSA, this marks the lowest rate recorded since October 2020, showing a considerable drop from December 2023’s 3.9 percent and a noteworthy decrease from […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsFeb 7th, 2024

Mandaue City logs highest inflation rate

Mandaue City logs highest inflation rate.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Mandaue labing taas og inflation rate sa HUCs

Mandaue labing taas og inflation rate sa HUCs.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Faster inflation could delay interest rate cuts – BDO

Faster inflation could delay monetary policy rate cuts from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas , according to an official from BDO Trusts and Investments, the investment arm of BDO Unibank Inc......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

Cebu City inflation rate stays 4.5 percent in February 2024

Cebu City inflation rate stays 4.5 percent in February 2024.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 19th, 2024

Slower US Inflation Spurs Fed Rate-Cut Optimism

Title: Inflation Slows in the US, Raising Expectations of Interest Rate Cut Subtitle: International Economic Developments to Impact Global Markets Date: [Current Date] Byline: [Your.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

Cebu City’s inflation rate soars to 4.5% in January

Cebu City’s inflation rate soars to 4.5% in January.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

BSP Governor Eyes Potential Rate Cut as Inflation Eases

In a recent interview, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona Jr. hinted at a potential rate cut later this year, signaling optimism amid the nation’s economic landscape. While cautious about the first semester, Remolona remains watchful, stating that the move could come “within the year.” The BSP, responding to escalating inflation, had hiked […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

Inflation Rate (IR) in Eastern Visayas drops to 2.4 percent in July 2023

The Inflation Rate (IR) in Eastern Visayas slowed down further to 2.4 percent in July 2023 from 3.3 percent in June 2023......»»

Category: newsSource:  samarnewsRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

DavNor posts lowest Dec 2023 inflation rate in Davao region

DavNor posts lowest Dec 2023 inflation rate in Davao region.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

BSP keeps policy rate at 6.5%

In the MB’s first policy rate meeting in 2024, the MB held steady at a 6.5% benchmark interest rate as the country’s inflation risks continued to lean on the upside. .....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

March inflation may pick up amid high food prices

Inflation likely accelerated for the second straight month in March, mainly driven by high rice prices, prompting the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to keep borrowing costs unchanged at its next policy review in April, analysts said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

US markets tank on hotter-than-expected inflation report

The US Consumer Price Index data for January [link] showed that prices increased 0.3% q/q and 3.1% y/y, which was higher than economist estimates (0.2% q/q and 2.9% y/y)......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Roundup: Malaysian PM right to stress autonomy in foreign policy: analysts

Roundup: Malaysian PM right to stress autonomy in foreign policy: analysts.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

Bitcoins Sell The Fact Pullback Came From Exchanges: Kaiko

Title: Analysts Predict Further Price Drop for Cryptocurrencies; Investors Brace for Potential Losses As the cryptocurrency market faces ongoing volatility, analysts are predicting a further.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024