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Philippines total external trade up 9.7 pct in February

MANILA, April 11 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' total external trade in goods increased by 9.7 percent in February to 15.46 billion U.S. dollars, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Thursday. Of the total external trade in February, 61.8 percent were imported goods, while the rest were exported goods, the agency said. The PSA said the deficit of trade in goods amounted to 3.65 billion dollars,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

DA, DTI urged to enforce stricter price monitoring during Holy Week

A lawmaker has called on the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Trade and Industry to keep an eye on possible price surges during the Holy Week and set suggested retail price on basic commodities......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Nine SKUs post price hike in latest SRP bulletin

Nine stock keeping units have recorded price hikes in the most recent suggested retail price bulletin for basic necessities and prime commodities, according to the Department of Trade and Industry......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

Philippines keeps eye on price manipulators amid El Nino

MANILA, March 7 (Xinhua) -- Amid the El Nino dry spell and drought, the Philippines will intensify its efforts to ensure a sufficient supply of basic goods and commodities and monitor possible manipulation of their prices, an official said on Thursday. Gilberto Teodoro Jr., chair of the governmental task force on El Nino, has urged the Department of Trade and Industry to intensify market price and supply monitor.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Philippines keeps eye on price manipulators amid El Nino

MANILA, March 7 (Xinhua) -- Amid the El Nino dry spell and drought, the Philippines will intensify its efforts to ensure a sufficient supply of basic goods and commodities and monitor possible manipulation of their prices, an official said on Thursday. Gilberto Teodoro Jr., chair of the governmental task force on El Nino, has urged the Department of Trade and Industry to intensify market price and supply monitor.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

NCR retail prices rise at slowest pace in nearly 2 years

Retail prices of goods in Metro Manila in January posted its lowest growth rate in nearly two years due mainly to slower food price hikes, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

NCR retail price growth steady in December – PSA

Retail prices of goods in Metro Ma- nila snapped a three-month downtrend as it maintained its pace of growth in December from the previous month, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Pork SRP sought amid high retail prices

A suggested retail price on pork should be imposed amid high retail prices resulting from tight local supply caused by the African swine fever outbreak in the country, according to the Pork Producers Federation of the Philippines......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

Consumers express mixed reactions on slight power rate increase

Consumers of Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. have expressed mixed reactions to a slight increase in the overall power rate starting January 2024. The increase is attributed to higher market prices affecting the generation rate. Noriza Mabanding, a virtual assistant, noted the impact on her energy usage and the need to schedule appliance usage to save energy. Jenalyn Manguiob, a small business owner, expressed dissatisfaction with the increase's effect on her business but acknowledged the global market's influence and the importance of conserving energy. The increase amounts to P0.0774 per kWh, resulting in a minor increase in electricity bills for residential customers......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Galunggong retail price up 20 percent

The retail price of galunggong or round scad has increased by 20 percent as fish demand rises during the Holy Week......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Pork belly retail price hits P420/kilo

The retail price of pork belly or liempo has reached as high as P420 per kilo amid the upward trend in its cost, according to data from the Department of Agriculture ......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

Retail price of galunggong down by P50/kilo

The retail price of round scad or galunggong has gone down by P50 per kilo with the peak fishing season, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 3rd, 2024

High pork retail prices hit

The farmgate price of pork remains low at P200 per kilo, but its retail price has reached as high as P420 per kilo in Metro Manila markets, according to a hog raisers’ group......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

Philippines external trade drops 2.1 pct in January

MANILA, March 12 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' total external trade in goods declined 2.1 percent year-on-year in January to 16.09 billion U.S. dollars, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Tuesday. Of the total external trade in January, 63.1 percent were imported goods, while the rest were exported goods, the agency said. The PSA said trade deficit in January amounted to 4.22 billion dollars.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

Philippines total external trade drops by 5.4 pct in November

MANILA, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' total external trade in goods declined by 5.4 percent in November 2023 to 16.95 billion U.S. dollars from 17.92 billion dollars in November 2022, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said Wednesday. Of the total external trade in November 2023, 63.8 percent were imported goods, while the remaining were exported goods, the PSA said. The PSA said the balance.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Spotify Mulling to Raise Subscription Prices Again

Music streaming giant Spotify plans to increase its Premium subscription prices by USD1.00 to USD 2.00 in the United Kingdom, Australia, Pakistan, and two other countries by the end of April This comes as Bloomberg reported the possible increase, with a price increase in the US expected to follow later this year. The latest price […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

Philippines hailed as gold standard in migration management

The Philippines was recognized during a migration summit for setting “the gold standard” in migration management and being a “migration champion......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

Mapúa MCM celebrates standard of quality education with certification of ISO 21001:2018

Mapúa MCM celebrates standard of quality education with certification of ISO 21001:2018.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Wholesale price growth slowed in 2023

Growth in bulk prices of goods in the country eased last year as food and three other commodity groups posted slower price increases, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024

Government to address price hikes – NEDA

The government is stepping up efforts to address price increases in basic commodities such as rice following a recent survey indicating that Filipinos are dissatisfied with efforts to manage inflation, according to the National Economic and Development Authority......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024