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    Rice prices may help temper inflation despite surge in other food costs

    Rice prices may continue to ease inflationary pressure this July, even as the cost of other key food items rises with the onset of the rainy season, according to preliminary data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

    Inflation edges higher on housing, education

    Headline inflation in the Philippines rose to 1.4 percent in June, up from May’s six-year low of 1.3 percent, driven by increased housing and utilities costs—especially electricity—and a seasonal increase in education services following the start of classes. 

    Rice price drop in June may slow inflation; broader risks remain

    Inflation in June appears poised to continue its descent following May’s six‑year low of 1.3 percent—a drop largely fueled by a sharp decline in rice prices, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

    Philippines sets P6.793T budget for 2026

    The Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC), chaired by Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman, has approved a proposed P6.793 trillion national budget for 2026, up 7.4 percent from this year’s Projected 6.326 trillion allocation.

    Rice prices dip in June, may slow inflation further

    The Philippine Statistics Authority's early June survey indicates a continued decline in regular milled rice prices, averaging P42.77 per kilogram—down nearly seventeen percent from P51.31 in the same period last year and slightly lower than May’s P43.64. 

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    Lender boosts loan program with special rates, perks

    The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is reinforcing its commitment to empowering Filipinos by enhancing accessibility to its services. Through its suite of retail loan products, BPI is helping make vehicle, home, and motorcycle ownership more achievable while offering special anniversary rates, waived fees, and exclusive partner discounts.

    AllHome 1H profit plunges on weak property demand

    AllHome Corp., the retail and wholesale arm of the Villar Group, reported a steep decline in profit for the first half of the year, citing soft demand for construction and furnishing products amid a sluggish real estate market.

    Fed chair Powell hints at September rate cut 

    Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled Friday that the U.S. central bank may cut interest rates at its next policy meeting in September, citing growing risks to the labor market and ongoing inflation pressures.

    DA eyes quality shift as imported rice gains ground

    Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has instructed the Rice Industry Development Office (RIDO), led by Undersecretary Christopher Morales, to closely examine the apparent shift in Filipino rice preferences, as demand for imported rice—particularly Vietnamese varieties—continues to grow.

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