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Philippines inflation rate slows to 2.8 pct in January

MANILA, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- Year-on-year inflation in the Philippines further eased to 2.8 percent in January from 3.9 percent in December 2023, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Tuesday. PSA head Dennis Mapa told a press conference that the January inflation rate is the lowest since the 2.3 percent inflation rate was recorded in October 2020. In January 2023, inflation rate was 8.7 percent.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

Prices

To most Filipinos, their No. 1 problem is prices – high prices. Of nearly everything. The rate of increase in prices is inflation. Most people don’t understand what inflation means. But they know when prices are high, or are exceedingly high......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 11th, 2024

Solons hail House Speakers leadership in Congress - manilastandard.net

Solons hail House Speakers leadership in Congress manilastandard.net.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 17th, 2024

'ANONGBALITA Hawaii solons fete Fil-Am influencer Bretman Rock - manilastandard.net

#ANONGBALITA Hawaii solons fete Fil-Am influencer Bretman Rock manilastandard.net.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 17th, 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

Philippines struggles to lower rice price despite ample supply

MANILA, Feb. 16 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines continues to struggle to lower the price of rice despite an ample supply of the national staple, a Philippine agriculture official said Friday. Agriculture Undersecretary Roger Navarro said the Philippines has enough rice supply due to a bumper harvest last year and additional importation in January. "But it's difficult to reduce prices since the cost of the gra.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

Philippines struggles to lower rice price despite ample supply

MANILA, Feb. 16 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines continues to struggle to lower the price of rice despite an ample supply of the national staple, a Philippine agriculture official said Friday. Agriculture Undersecretary Roger Navarro said the Philippines has enough rice supply due to a bumper harvest last year and additional importation in January. "But it's difficult to reduce prices since the cost of the gra.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 16th, 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

The Mystery of Post-Inflation Stability: Exploring Economic Uncertainty

Inflation, a sneaky force eating away at our financial stability, makes us wonder: what happens after its rampage? Do things settle back to normal, or are we stuck dealing with the aftermath? Inflation is simply prices creeping up over time, quietly changing our financial landscape. Think of your favorite café inching up its prices or […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Philippines FDI net inflows drop by 29.6 pct in October

MANILA, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) -- Foreign direct investment (FDI) that flowed into the Philippines declined year-on-year by 29.6 percent in October 2023 to 655 million U.S. dollars, the country's central bank said Wednesday. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the latest figure brought the country's FDI net inflows from January to October 2023 to 6.5 billion dollars, a 17.5 percent decline from the same period.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

DA working double time to increase rice production at lower cost amid inflation

The Department of Agriculture promised to intensify its efforts to increase the level of rice production in the Philippines with lower expenditures to alleviate food and non-food inflation, particularly rice......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

Women activists to Marcos: provide jobs, lower prices, not cha-cha

For working women and mothers, the Marcos Jr. presidency should provide jobs, decent wages, and lower prices of commodities to address economic woes and not tinker with the Constitution......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsMar 11th, 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

Inflation: A Beginner’s Guide

Inflation is a concept that greatly affects everyone’s daily lives, yet many still find it somewhat confusing to understand. Simply put, you can think of inflation as this: As prices rise over time, the purchasing power of money decreases. This will greatly impact your savings plans, investments, and your overall financial stability. However, there is […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Oil Prices Set to Drop After 5 Weeks of Increases

Oil companies to reduce fuel prices on Tuesday, following five consecutive weeks of price increases. Oil prices in Caltex, Cleanfuel, Jetti, Petro Gazz, Seaoil, and Shell are expected to roll back to PHP 0.60 per liter of gasoline and PHP 0.10 per liter of diesel. Meanwhile, Caltex, Seaoil, and Shell are also set to lower […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsFeb 13th, 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

Inflation still top concern for Pinoys

Despite inflation easing in December, it remains the top concern for many Filipinos as prices of rice, the country’s staple food, continued to pick up, think tank GlobalSource Partners said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Century Pacific Food logs P5.6 billion income despite inflation

Century Pacific Food logs P5.6 billion income despite inflation.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

Marcos confident meeting with US, Japan will not affect China’s investment to PH

Marcos confident meeting with US, Japan will not affect China’s investment to PH.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 14th, 2024

DA confident of PH’s stable fish supply in the coming months

DA confident of PH’s stable fish supply in the coming months.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024