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Rice wholesale price remains elevated in March — PSA data

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The wholesale price of rice continued to rise in March, with well-milled rice hitting a national average of P50.84 a kilo, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority show.

Changing consumer preference, smuggling set tobacco manufacturer teeth on edge

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Changing consumption patterns and smuggling have set the collective teeth of the Philippine Tobacco Growers Association (PTGA) and the National Federation of Tobacco Farmers...

Philippines shows narrower deficit in trade of agricultural products in 2023 — PSA

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The country's agricultural trade deficit narrowed in 2023 to USD11.49 billion as the both exports and imports of farm products decreased, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority showed.

Credit cards, car loans remain top draws as bank products

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Car loans and credit cards remain the banks' most popular products in latest data showing consumer loans having grown slightly above 25 percent in February this year.

Jobless rate in February declines to 3.5 percent; services sector provides bulk of new jobs

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The unemployment rate in the country declined in February to 3.5 percent, equivalent to 1.8 million Filipinos, compared with the level in January and in February last year, the Philippine Statistics Authority said Thursday.
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Central bank bars five unregistered money changers to protect consumers 

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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has denied central bank registration to five entities found operating as money service businesses without prior authorization. Under strict regulatory measures, the Monetary Board declared the five establishments disqualified from registering or legally operating in the country.

ASEAN Summit 2026: flight adjustments & traffic delays expected – what you need to know 

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With the 49th ASEAN Summit set for November 16–18, 2026, the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) is advising the public and airlines to brace for possible flight schedule changes, airport adjustments, and heavier traffic around key areas.

BPI marks 175-year milestone with proposed ₱5-Billion sustainable bond issuance 

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The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is set to expand its sustainability efforts and mark a major milestone in its corporate history with a proposed ₱5-billion bond offering. Dubbed the BPI SIBOL Bonds, this issuance serves as the third tranche under the bank’s broader ₱200-billion bond and commercial paper program, with an option to increase the offer size based on demand.

Global financial leaders gather in Manila to tackle growing climate risks 

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In a historic move, top central bankers, climate scientists, and business leaders from around the globe converged at the Philippine International Convention Center on October 19, 2026, for the first-ever Green Swan Conference held outside Switzerland.

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