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Tiu-Laurel appalled by industrial fish catch for factories diverted instead into wet markets
Imported fish species destined for processing on an industrial scale but found instead to have been sold in wet markets across the country has prompted the Department of Agriculture to suspend the issuance of import clearance.
NG budget swings to P164.7B deficit in Feb after posting surplus in Jan
The National Government stepped up spending in February, negating revenue gains during the month to post a wider budget deficit of P164.7 billion, erasing a surplus posted in January.
IEMOP signals WESM price hikes as mercury levels climb in the hot months ahead
The Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP) projected peak power demand rising 6 percent at the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) as temperature climbs in the hot months forward when the island groups across the country demand the most from the power grid.
Property market stay bought through 2024 and beyond, Colliers
The property market in Cebu is expected to stay buoyant beyond 2024, with most development likely focused in cities of Cebu, Mandaue and Lapu-Lapu
Residential real estate prices push higher in 4Q 2023
Residential real estate prices of various types of new housing units in the Philippines continued to increase in 4Q 2023, rising by 6.5 percent year-on-year, albeit lower than the 12.9 percent growth in 3Q 2023. Quarter-on-quarter, the index contracted by 3.6 percent, which is a reversal of the 3.4 percent growth registered in 3Q 2023.
