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......»»
Fuel prices rise by 50¢ per liter amid Russia export ban
MANILA, Philippines —Fuel pump prices will increase by P0.50 per liter starting Tuesday, March 5, due to Russia’s six-month export ban. However, diesel prices will decrease by P0.40 per liter and kerosene by P0.35 per liter, as reported by local oil firms. Shell and Seaoil will implement the price adjustments by 6 a.m. while CleanFuel.....»»
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......»»
9,136 Maranao daycare learners get food supplies
Up to 9,136 learners in 405 child development centers in remote barangays in Lanao del Sur benefited from a food dispersal program last week of the Bangsamoro government, to be expanded soon in its five other constituent-provinces......»»
March inflation may pick up amid high food prices
Inflation likely accelerated for the second straight month in March, mainly driven by high rice prices, prompting the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to keep borrowing costs unchanged at its next policy review in April, analysts said......»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
Lab-grown proteins, edible containers, and other food innovations we’ll eat in 2024
San Miguel Foods Culinary Center recently presented “Food Forward: A Taste of 2024 Food Trends” hosted by Paolo Abrera and chef Llena Tan-Arcenas, who saw these trends at the 2023 Thailand Food Expo, as well as from SMFCC’s research and observations......»»
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 […].....»»
DA backs allowing NFA to sell rice in markets
The Department of Agriculture supports the move of Speaker Martin Romualdez to amend the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) to allow the National Food Authority (NFA) to sell rice in the markets, DA Assistant Secretary and spokesman Arnel de Mesa said yesterday......»»
100K MT imported galunggong diverted to markets
At least 100,000 metric tons of imported galunggong or round scad were diverted to wet markets during the last nine months, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said yesterday......»»
Emerging tourist markets give Cebu hope
Emerging tourist markets give Cebu hope.....»»
IBPAP eyeing new markets in Europe
The umbrella group of information technology-business process management firms in the country is aiming to grow and tap new markets in Europe as the Philippines and European Union resume negotiations for a free trade agreement......»»
Dovish Powell lifts markets to historic highs
Last week, US equities reached new all-time highs, thereby lifting global stock markets. This came on the back of Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Jerome Powell’s dovish policy statement. In that speech, Powell touted considerable progress in bringing down inflation, notwithstanding the bumps in the road toward the two percent target......»»
Negros Occidental sets monthly ‘Kadiwa ng Pangulo’ markets
Negros Occidental sets monthly ‘Kadiwa ng Pangulo’ markets.....»»
Shares gain anew, track upswing in US markets
Local shares sustained its recovery, tracking the upswing in US markets......»»
Philippines among most friendly markets for consumer brands in AsPac
The Philippines is among the most friendly markets in Asia Pacific (AsPac) for incumbent consumer brands, according to global consultancy Bain and Co......»»
BPI eyes return to debt markets in 1st half
Bank of the Philippine Islands is looking to tap the local and foreign debt markets within the first half of the year to raise funds to refinance its maturing obligations and beef up its lending portfolio......»»
Market falls amid worries over rate cuts, China growth
Share prices ended in the red for a third session after another dour day across global markets, fuelled by a sense of resignation that the interest rate cuts long expected in March will not materialize due to stubbornly high inflation......»»
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......»»