Fisheries output slips in 2023
Local fisheries production in 2023 slipped by 1.8 percent to 4.26 million metric tons from 4.34 million MT in 2022 as catch by both commercial and municipal fishers decreased, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority......»»
Nickel Asia sees better ore output, slashes capex
Nickel Asia Corp expects better ore output this year, driven by the start of two new mine operations and the possible increase in global nickel prices......»»
Factory output growth picks up in January
The country’s factory output went up at a quicker pace in January from the previous month due mainly to the slower contraction in production of electronic products and beverages, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority......»»
Philippines manufacturing output sustains growth in December 2023
MANILA, Feb. 7 (Xinhua) -- The performance of manufacturing production in the Philippines sustained its growth in December 2023, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said Wednesday. Based on the preliminary results of a monthly survey, the PSA said the year-on-year value of production index (VaPI) and the volume of production index (VoPI) increased by 2.6 percent and 2 percent in December, respectively......»»
Philippine agricultural sector grows 1.2 pct in 2023
MANILA, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine agriculture sector grew by 1.2 percent in 2023, driven by higher poultry and livestock production, increased fruit harvest and record rice output, the Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) said Friday. "Agriculture has contributed positively to the growth of the economy last year. But certainly, we could do more," Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said......»»
Philippines leads Asean in vehicle output growth in 2023
The Philippines emerged as the fastest-growing country in Southeast Asia in terms of motor vehicle production in 2023 as it registered a 19.7 percent increase......»»
Philippine agricultural sector grows 1.2 pct in 2023
MANILA, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine agriculture sector grew by 1.2 percent in 2023, driven by higher poultry and livestock production, increased fruit harvest and record rice output, the Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) said Friday. "Agriculture has contributed positively to the growth of the economy last year. But certainly, we could do more," Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said......»»
Market slips from last minute selling
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) slipped by 9.51 points, or 0.14 percent, to close at 6,618.69, while the broader All Shares index dipped by 0.37 point, or 0.01 percent, to settle at 3,524.15......»»
Pagdanganan slips with 73, falls behind by 10
Bianca Pagdanganan encountered challenges in a switch in tee-time, resulting in a two-over 73 and a drop to tied 14th halfway through the JM Eagle LA Championship still controlled by Australian Grace Kim in Los Angeles, California Friday (Saturday Manila time)......»»
Cebu pharmacist group defends pharmacist over viral prescription issue
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A group of pharmacists here came to the defense of their fellow pharmacist who got embroiled in a social media fiasco involving prescription drugs. The Cebu Pharmacists Association Inc. defended their colleague for refusing to sell prescription medications to a customer who failed to present any prescription slips, a video of.....»»
Bantag slips from NBI dragnet in Baguio City
Former Bureau of Corrections chief Gerald Bantag, for the second time, slipped from authorities early Saturday morning when agents of the National Bureau of Investigation- Cordillera Administrative Region (NBI-CAR) went to one of the alleged lair of the former corrections official in Mines View barangay in Baguio City......»»
FPRRD senatoriable rating slides
FORMER president Rodrigo Duterte slips down from the top spot of the leading candidate for the 2025 Senatorial Elections in a PUBLiCUS Asia survey......»»
Insurance penetration rate slips further to 1.6 percent
The insurance industry saw its net income rise to P48 billion last year, but its contribution to the overall economy slipped further for the second straight year to only 1.6 percent......»»
Market slips ahead of US Fed meeting
Share prices pulled back yesterday as investors treaded with caution ahead of the policy meeting of the US Federal Reserve......»»
The Daily Guardian: S& P 500 slips to start the week as Wall Street takes a breather from record highs
The stock market saw a slight dip on Monday as major indexes retreated from record highs reached last week. The S&P 500 closed at 5,069.53,.....»»
Japan unexpectedly slips into recession, Germany now world’s third biggest economy
Frail consumption and capital spending point to a challenging outlook for Japan’s economy.....»»
Malixi slips with wind-blown 78, falls by 6
Rianne Malixi struggled in rainy, windy conditions and hobbled with a five-over 78 at the Yarra Yarra Golf Club, tumbling from joint second to a share of 13th halfway through the Australian Amateur......»»
Malixi slips to joint third
Rianne Malixi flourished in an early backside start but faltered with shaky putting in the last 12 holes, ending up with a 72 to fall by four behind a steady Nika Ito halfway through the Australian Master of the Amateurs Championship at the Southern Golf Club in Braeside City in Melbourne Wednesday......»»
Fitch sees Philippine economy growing by 6.4% in 2024
“We expect output growth to accelerate to 6.4 percent in 2024, reflecting base effects from a weaker 2023 and our assessment that policy rates have peaked. Consumer confidence has been weakening, but business confidence has recovered strongly.”.....»»
Agriculture output up 0.4 percent in 2023
Agricultural production rose last year, driven by the growth in crops and the poultry and livestock subsectors......»»
PFDA commits to increased dividend payments to Treasury
Department of Agriculture’s Philippine Fisheries Development Authority announced in a statement that it would remit 75% of its dividend payouts coming from the prior 50% after Finance Secretary Ralph Recto requested the government firm to increase its remittances to the government. .....»»