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41% of Filipinos back Duterte’s impeachment amid controversies
A recent survey conducted by the Social Weather Stations (SWS) has revealed a significant shift in public sentiment, with 41 percent of Filipinos expressing support for the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte.
Philippine unemployment drops ahead of holiday demand
The country's unemployment rate continued to decline in November 2024, easing to a 3.2 percent, as businesses prepare for the expected increase in demand for goods and services during the Christmas holidays.
Headline inflation rises to 2.9% in December
Consumer prices picked up pace in December, with inflation rising to 2.9 percent year-on-year, up from 2.5 percent in November. The Philippine Statistics Authority attributed the increase primarily to higher housing and utility costs, as well as transport fares, which contributed significantly to the upward trend.
Price cap on imported rice: What consumers need to know
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is moving forward with a maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for imported rice, aiming to keep prices below P60 per kilogram.
S&P unit projects moderate growth for PH in 2024
Output expansion across the Philippines in 2024 likely moderated to 5.5 percent in terms of the gross domestic product (GDP), from actual growth averaging 5.6 percent the year before, according to latest estimates by financial information and analytics firm S&P Global.
