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‘Pork prices to go up as DA limits imports’

Limiting imports under lower tariff rate could drive pork prices higher as micro, small and medium enterprises would lose access to “cheaper” imported stocks, meat importers warned yesterday......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

DavSam Bridge still at 3% completion rate

NEARLY two years after its groundbreaking, the completion rate of the controversial Samal Island-Davao City Connector (SIDC) project, commonly known as Davao-Samal Bridge, is still at three percent......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 29th, 2024

Iloilo City maintains lowest electricity rate in Western Visayas

Iloilo City maintains lowest electricity rate in Western Visayas.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 27th, 2024

‘Early rate cut to boost economy’

Interest rate cuts in the second half will likely boost economic and investment activity in the Philippines, providing some relief to borrowers who have been bearing the weight of restrictive monetary policy, according to ING Bank......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 25th, 2024

Region 8 posts 95.1 percent employment rate in 2022

Among provinces in the region, Samar posted the highest employment rate in Eastern Visayas at 97.4 percent......»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMay 19th, 2024

Inflation rate in Cebu Province decelerates in April 2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The inflation rate in Cebu Province for April 2024 has decelerated to 0.2 percent from 0.3 percent in March, according to the report of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Cebu on Thursday, May 16. PSA Cebu’s Chief Statistical Specialist Melchor Bautista said the headline inflation slowed down in April 2024 mainly.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

Citi sees shallow rate cuts in 2024, 2025

Global banking giant Citi is now expecting smaller interest rate cuts from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas in the next two years due to a more cautious stance on inflation risks......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 12th, 2024

Philippines unemployment rate up to 3.9 pct in March

MANILA, May 8 (Xinhua) -- The unemployment rate in the Philippines increased to 3.9 percent in March from 3.5 percent in February, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Wednesday. PSA head Dennis Mapa said at a press conference that there were 2 million jobless Filipinos in March this year, higher than 1.8 million unemployed individuals in February. National Economic and Development Authority.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

PUVMP consolidation rate reaches 81% – LTFRB

An 81 percent consolidation rate for jeepneys has been achieved under the public utility vehicle modernization program (PUVMP), according to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

NEDA Optimistic on Economic Growth in the PH for 2024

National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan expressed optimism about the country’s economic growth for 2024. According to Balicasan, major development organizations like the IMF, ADB, and the World Bank expect the country to have an economic growth rate of at least 6%. The IMF projects a growth rate of 6.2%, the ADB […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Maybe no Fed rate cuts in FY24?

A recent CNBC article captured the growing concern that the US Federal Reserve’s first rate cut – the infamous “pivot” – might not happen until “at least September”, and discusses a few analysts (including those from Bank of America) who have said that there is “real risk” that the first cut might not even come until March 2025......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

DSWD-Davao posts 68% ECT completion rate

THE Department of Social Welfare and Development-Davao Region (DSWD-Davao) reported a completion rate of approximately 68 percent for distributing Emergency Cash Transfer (ECT) to residents of Davao del Norte and Davao Oriental affected by the Shear Line and Low-Pressure Area (LPA)......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 18th, 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

Mandaue labing taas og inflation rate sa HUCs

Mandaue labing taas og inflation rate sa HUCs.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Jobless rate eases to 3.5% in February

The country’s unemployment rate declined in February as more employment opportunities were created in the wholesale and retail trade and agriculture sectors, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

Faster inflation could delay interest rate cuts – BDO

Faster inflation could delay monetary policy rate cuts from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas , according to an official from BDO Trusts and Investments, the investment arm of BDO Unibank Inc......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

Geopolitics, rate cut delays could spoil IPO rebound in 2024

Geopolitical tensions and interest rate cut delays could play the spoiler’s role in initial public offerings (IPO) staging a major comeback in the local bourse this year......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Social Media Firms Shares Soar in Stock Market Debut

India’s GDP Growth Rate Drops to 4.7% in Latest Quarter According to provisional data released by the Central Statistical Office, India’s GDP growth rate has.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

Shares gain anew on rate cut hopes

The stock market advanced for a second consecutive session yesterday, buoyed by indications that the vs Federal Reserve will make interest rate cuts later this year......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024