Tag: Philippines Trade Deficit

The countey’s total fuel supply is projected to last just 50.42 days, down slightly from last week’s 50.94 days, the Department of Energy (DOE) reported Tuesday. The inventory covers gasoline, diesel, kerosene, jet fuel, fuel oil, and LPG, including fuel already in the country and shipments confirmed through May 1.

Meat imports jumped 22.9 percent in the first two months this year, reaching 292.1 million kilograms, up from 237.7 million kg during the same period in 2025, the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) reported Tuesday.

The National Government’s fiscal position improved in February, with the budget deficit slightly narrowing to P171.2 billion from P171.4 billion a year ago, as a sharp rise in revenues helped offset faster spending growth.

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has rolled out measures to protect farmers, fisherfolk, and consumers from rising food costs caused by higher fuel prices, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said Tuesday.