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......»»
DA: Rice prices up 36% in a year
A 36 percent spike in the retail price of rice was recorded on March 1, 2024 compared to the same period last year, according to data from the Department of Agriculture......»»
SariSuki partners with Super8
Agri-Tech startup SariSuki has partnered with Super8 retail grocery to sell locally-procured farm produce, such as vegetables, at a price that is 40 percent lower than prevailing supermarket prices......»»
Why Saving More than 20% Can Boost Your Finances
The 50/30/20 budgeting rule is a popular financial guideline that suggests allocating 50 percent of your income to needs, 30. percent to wants, and 20 percent to savings and debt repayment. While saving 20 percent is a significant step towards financial security, there are compelling reasons to push beyond this benchmark if your budget allows. […].....»»
Inflation likely breached upper 4 percent target in April
Headline inflation is expected to settle within the range of 3.5 to 4.3 percent in April, from a three-month high of 3.7 percent in March, possibly breaching the upper four percent target of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas......»»
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.....»»
Latest surveys are results of inflationary sugar cartel
High prices clobbered 72 percent of Filipinos in December. Inflation strained them worse than low wages, 40 percent; joblessness, 28 percent and poverty, 25 percent, Pulse Asia’s survey shows......»»
Meralco powers up profit by 37 percent in 2023
Manila Electric Co., the country’s biggest power utility, said its core earnings went up by 37 percent to P37.1 billion last year, powered by contributions from its power generation and retail electricity businesses, as well as the continued increase in energy sold by its distribution utility business......»»
UnionBank profit down 28 percent to P9.2 billion in 2023
The earnings of Union Bank of the Philippines dropped by 27.8 percent to P9.2 billion in 2023 from P12.74 billion in 2022, as the listed bank booked higher provisioning and integration costs from the takeover of the retail banking business of global banking giant Citi in the Philippines......»»
30th National Retailers Association Expo: Charting the path forward in retail
The Philippine Retailers Association marks a significant milestone this year with its flagship event – the National Retail Conference and Expo – the biggest and most important event in the retail industry, with the theme “Retail Today, Empowering Tomorrow,” on Aug. 29 - 30 at the SMX Convention Center Manila......»»
UnionBank to scale up retail business this year
Union Bank of the Philippines is further growing its retail business and enhancing its profitability this year, along with unlocking the full potential of the acquired consumer segment of Citi and maintaining the growth of its digital bank......»»
Cebu-based Metro retail posts P618 million net income in 2023
Cebu-based Metro retail posts P618 million net income in 2023.....»»
Metro Retail opens new distribution center in Luzon
Metro Retail Stores Group Inc. fortified its growth initiative in Luzon with the inauguration of its new distribution center in Santa Rosa, Laguna......»»
BDO feted at Retail Banker International Asia Trailblazer Awards 2024
BDO feted at Retail Banker International Asia Trailblazer Awards 2024.....»»
Retail Sales in US Fall Short of Expectations Following Previous Month’s Decline
US retail sales saw a slight increase of 0.6% in February, falling short of predictions and sparking worries about consumer spending strength. This uptick follows.....»»
MPower renews supply deal with Pioneer Highlands
Power, the local retail electricity supplier of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has renewed its retail supply agreement with Pioneer Highlands South Condominium Corp......»»
7 Tips for Expanding a Home-Based Retail Family Business
If you’ve always dreamed of running your own home-based retail family business in the Philippines, one of the most rewarding milestones you’ll ever clear is your first shot at expansion. When you get to the next level, your business will be able to continue fulfilling its special role as a vehicle for your family’s financial […].....»»
The growing and important retail investor base
In the dynamic realm of the Philippine Stock Exchange, retail investors who may be described as ordinary individuals engaging in stock investments, play an indispensable role in contributing to market vibrancy and diversity......»»
Farmers’ group: High retail prices of rice to persist
High retail prices of rice will persist as imported varieties dominate the local market, farmers’ group Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura president Rosendo So said yesterday......»»
‘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......»»
Metro Retail, Canadian gov’t partner to promote Canadian products in PH
Metro Retail, Canadian gov’t partner to promote Canadian products in PH.....»»