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Palay, corn output expected to surge Q2—PSA estimate

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Palay and corn production are poised for significant growth in the second quarter of 2025, latest estimates by the Philippine Statistics Authority showed.

New PSA carcass formula sparks swine sector concern

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A recent decision by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) to revise the carcass conversion rate for certain livestock has sparked concern in the swine industry, which continues to struggle following the first African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak in 2019.

Jobs market holds steady in April despite soft spots; jobless rate 4.1%

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The Philippine labor market held its ground in April, even as early signs of strain emerged beneath the surface. Unemployment inched up slightly to 4.1 percent, from 4.0 percent a year earlier, yet the economy still managed to add more jobs and keep employment rates above 95 percent—a level considered healthy by most standards.

Inflation eases again, now below BSP target

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The country's annual inflation rate dipped slightly to 1.3 percent in May, down from 1.4 percent in April, according to data released by the Philippine Statistics Authority. While the decline is modest, it marks a continued deceleration in price increases, indicating a slower pace of inflationary momentum.

Rice stocks rise amid NFA palay procurement gains

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National rice stocks at the start of May were estimated at 2.37 million metric tons, marking a 14 percent increase compared to the same period last year. This growth was primarily driven by the aggressive palay procurement efforts of the National Food Authority (NFA).
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Philippines flirts with stagflation as growth stalls, prices surge

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The Philippine economy is beginning to resemble a car running low on fuel while its engine overheats. Growth is sputtering, prices are soaring, jobs are getting harder to find, and agriculture—a major source of food and rural livelihoods—is contracting

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SMX Seaside Cebu opens with two major trade exhibitions

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SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) will inaugurate SMX Convention Center Seaside Cebu on November 26–28, 2026, with two major trade exhibitions that will add 21,000 square meters of leasable event space to Cebu’s growing meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (MICE) industry.

First Holdings to sell Rockwell Land stake to Crème Investment

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First Philippine Holdings Corp. (FPH) is selling its entire 90.74-percent stake in Rockwell Land Corp. to Crème Investment Corp., an investment vehicle of Eugenio “Gabby” Lopez III, for P15.92 billion, freeing up capital for the group's investments in energy, infrastructure, and other businesses.

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