Economy
DTI extends price freeze as fuel costs ease
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has extended the price freeze on basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs) until May 10, citing easing fuel costs that continue to help stabilize consumer prices.
Nestlé holds prices, eyes essentials amid supply risks
Nestlé Philippines Inc. is keeping prices steady for now, even as rising fuel and logistics costs squeeze margins, while preparing contingency plans that would prioritize essential goods if supply pressures worsen.
SBMA rolls out tariff relief to ease port costs
The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) is rolling out targeted, temporary relief measures to cushion port users from rising costs driven by volatile global fuel prices, in line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s energy emergency directive.
Philippines launches safeguard probe into rice imports officially
The Philippines has launched a safeguard investigation into rice imports, intensifying scrutiny over rising inflows that policymakers say may be undermining the domestic farming sector.
Financial inclusion surges; youth, women lead gains — BSP
The Philippines recorded improvements in financial inclusion in 2025, according to a report by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), with more young people and women gaining access to financial accounts.
