Rice and corn production declined in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting lingering damage from late 2025 typhoons that disrupted planting schedules and destroyed standing crops across key farming regions.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) expects inflation in April 2026 to climb sharply, forecasting a range of 5.6 percent to 6.4 percent, signaling intensifying price pressures across the economy.
SM City Nuvali is approaching full leasing commitment months ahead of its planned fourth-quarter 2026 opening, underscoring robust demand for large-scale regional retail developments, according to SM Supermalls leadership.