Food prices pull down January 2024 inflation to 2.8%
During a press briefing on Tuesday, National Statistician and Philippine Statistics Authority chief Claire Dennis Mapa said that inflation dropped to 2.8% in January 2024, down from 3.9% in December of last year......»»
BSP: Inflation surpassed target in March
Inflation likely continued its uptick in March but breaching the target of the central bank for the first time in three months amid more expensive electricity costs, oil and food prices......»»
‘Inflation uptick far from over’
The uptick in inflation is far from over as more expensive commodity prices could last until the second quarter, with the government ramping up efforts to ensure food security amid threats of El Niño......»»
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......»»
Sticky food inflation
Decades of incompetence and corruption at the Department of Agriculture have made food inflation rather sticky for us these days......»»
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......»»
March inflation climbs to 3.7% due to soaring food, transport costs
The country's inflation accelerated to 3.7%, driven by increased food and transportation costs, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority's report on Friday......»»
Lower March sales pull down Wilcon earnings in Q1
Lower sales due to the long Easter holidays falling in March this year pulled down earnings of home improvement and construction supplies retailer Wilcon Depot Inc. in the first quarter......»»
EDITORIAL - Easing food importation
With food-fueled inflation accelerating for the second straight month in March, and the latest surveys showing rising prices still the top concern of Filipinos, the government’s has once again opted for its go-to response: increased importation......»»
Presyo Merkado: Current prices of food in Metro Cebu markets
Presyo Merkado is a daily guide to the prices of goods in different markets around Metro Cebu. Stay updated by checking our site and social media platforms every morning. (UPDATED) CEBU CITY, Philippines —It is almost payday! What are you planning to buy in the market? You may check the prices of goods and commodities.....»»
CVIRAA 2024: Samsam urges probe into ‘spoiled food’ for Talisay delegates
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Talisay City Mayor Gerald Anthony “Samsam” Gullas is urging the Department of Education (DepEd) in Talisay City to investigate reports that one of their delegates to the Central Visayas Regional Athletic Association (CVIRAA) was served spoiled food. Apart from the spoiled food, the mayor has also received complaints about frozen food.....»»
Delight in the future of healthy and convenient eating as FOODPhilippines joins Gulfood 2024
A delegation of 25 food exhibitors will rally behind FOODPhilippines, the country’s collective food promotions program, to showcase an array of nutritious food options at the 29th edition of Gulfood. The Philippine delegation will return for the 19th consecutive time to one of the world’s biggest and most relevant trade shows for food and beverage […].....»»
Fuel prices as of Jan. 30: Gasoline up by P2.80, diesel by P1.30
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Local oil companies here have announced ta significant increase in the prices of fuel effective Tuesday, January 30, 2024. As a result, motorists in Cebu City will be facing a hefty increase in the prices of fuel products on the first week of February. This marks the fourth consecutive week of.....»»
Prices of food supplies in Mindanao markets soar amid Ramadhan
The Bangsamoro government and its constituent-local government units have fused ranks to stop the practice of unscrupulous traders to increase prices of food supplies they sell in markets during the Islamic Ramadhan season......»»
Moody’s: Philippines highly exposed to food security risks
Food security risks will likely remain elevated in Asia-Pacific even if prices of food ease this year, with the Philippines among the most exposed to shocks and risks in the region, Moody’s Investors Service said......»»
Laurel pushing for lower food freight costs
The country’s prevailing freight rates on agricultural shipments must be “discounted” to keep food prices nationwide “affordable,” Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said. Laurel said that he would propose to the Philippine Ports Authority to implement a “discounted” freight rate for agricultural and food products......»»
Dyowa ni Selena Gomez binengga nang okrayin ang Pinoy fast food chain
BUGBOG-SARADO ang American record producer na si Benny Blanco sa mga netizens matapos mag-viral ang pambabarubal nito sa isang Pinoy fast food chain. Pinutakti ng hate comments si Benny dahil sa hindi makatarungang pagre-review nito sa food and drinks mula sa sikat na fast food dito sa Pilipinas. Napanood din namin ang TikTok video ng.....»»
‘Rice retail prices down by P2/kilo’
The retail prices of rice decreased by P2 per kilo as well-milled rice went down to P52 per kilo compared to the previous P54 per kilo, according to farmers’ group Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura......»»
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......»»
Cebu City’s inflation rate soars to 4.5% in January
Cebu City’s inflation rate soars to 4.5% in January.....»»
Stocks climb ahead of January inflation
The stock market started the week on a positive note as the main index stayed above the 6,700 level ahead of today’s January inflation report......»»