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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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Community-based tourism program highlights deeper Bohol experience

A community-based tourism (CBT) program in Bohol is showcasing a more immersive way to experience the province beyond its well-known attractions.

LG Philippines collects 1.2 tons of e-waste for Earth Day 2026

LG Electronics Philippines (LGEPH) marked Earth Day 2026 with an employee-led e-waste collection drive, gathering about 1,200 kilograms of discarded electronic items from March 31 to April 21.

Women entrepreneurs drive economy but need more support to scale

Filipina entrepreneurs—many of them mothers—play a major role in the Philippine economy, owning 66 percent of existing businesses and 62 percent of newly registered enterprises. Despite this strong presence, many women-led micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) struggle to grow due to limited access to funding, low digital adoption, and the challenge of balancing business and family responsibilities.

HSMA offers early booking travel savings

Travelers grappling with rising fuel costs and volatile airfares are getting a timely alternative: book early and secure steep discounts. The Hotel Sales and Marketing Association (HSMA) has shifted its annual Summer Online Sale (SOS) to an earlier April–May window, positioning the campaign as a practical hedge against mounting travel expenses.

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