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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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AboitizPower, KHNP sign MOU exploring nuclear energy cooperation in Philippines

Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower) and Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co., Ltd. (KHNP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on July 31 at KHNP’s headquarters in Gyeongju, South Korea, to explore cooperation on nuclear energy technologies and their possible use in the Philippines.

Coca-Cola weighs sugar tax hike amid pricing, demand concerns

Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines (CCEAP) is assessing the impact of a proposed sharp increase in excise taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages, as the industry braces for a measure that could reshape pricing, consumer demand, and product strategies across the beverage market.

BIR expands VAT-free medicines to lower healthcare costs

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has expanded the list of value-added tax (VAT)-exempt medicines to 2,277 products, broadening tax relief for patients with chronic and life-threatening illnesses as the government seeks to make essential healthcare more affordable.

Boracay Water bolsters El Niño response to secure island’s water supply

Boracay Water has ramped up measures to keep water services steady across Boracay Island as El Niño brings prolonged dry conditions. The utility is boosting river monitoring, cutting water losses, and protecting watersheds to ensure reliable supply for residents, businesses, and tourism.

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