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    First-quarter growth averaging 5.7 proved broad-based although lower than forecast

    The economy expanded at the rate of 5.7 percent in the first three months of the year in terms of the gross domestic product (GDP), slower than various analyst forecasts averaging 5.9 percent during the period but quicker than the adjusted but scaled-back growth of only 5.5 percent a quarter earlier, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Thursday.

    Agriculture ekes out growth in 1Q on higher poultry production

    Efforts of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.'s administration to modernize agriculture and assist farmers and fishermen helped the farm and fishery sector grow in the...

    Philippine inflation accelerates in April, fueled by higher food prices

    Consumer prices continued to pick up pace in April, with the cost of food such as rice, fish and vegetables as well as that of fuel leading the way.

    1Q growth likely accelerated even as government debt acts as growth impediment

    Output growth averaging only 5.5 percent in the December quarter last year was seen accelerated to 5.8 percent in the quarter ended March this year, according to analysts at Moody's Analytics

    DOE awards 65,000 MW worth of wind contracts to 92 proponents

    The government has awarded 92 offshore wind (OSW) contracts with potential capacity of 65,049 megawatts (MW) as of 25 March this year, the Department of Energy (DOE) said.

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    Meat, egg output climb in Q4

    Production of pork, chicken and eggs strengthened in the fourth quarter of 2025, boosting supplies of affordable protein and helping temper food inflation as households continued to navigate elevated prices.

    Cebu rail feasibility study seen launched in October

    The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is set to begin a feasibility study for Cebu’s proposed mass rail transit system by October 2026, according to Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez.

    Business groups forge ASEAN digital alliance

    Philippine private sector leaders have formalized a strategic digital alliance aimed at fast-tracking transformation efforts and strengthening the country’s readiness to host the 2026 ASEAN Summit.

    Philippines fast-moving consumer goods braces for slowdown

    The Philippine fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector is set to cool in 2026, with growth projected at 3–4 percent, down from 5.2 percent in 2025, according to the 2026 FMCG Outlook by Worldpanel by Numerator in the Philippines.

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