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Trade deficit widens to USD4.13B in March

The Philippine trade deficit widened further to USD4.13 billion in March, as export growth failed to keep pace with the double digit expansion in imports, the Philippine Statistics Authority said Wednesday.

Easing rice prices may slow inflation in April

Inflation in the Philippines could ease further in April, following a drop to 1.8 percent in March—the slowest pace since May 2020—if rice prices continue to decline in the latter half of the month.

PSA revises GDP growth for 2024

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has revised estimates for the country’s economic performance, covering both 2023 and 2024, with updates on quarterly and annual figures by industry and expenditure. 

Filipino women making strides in workforce, leadership

Filipino women are increasingly asserting themselves in the workforce and playing a more prominent role in shaping the nation’s future, according to the latest data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

Construction approvals decline in January—PSA data

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has reported a 15 percent year-on-year decline in the number of construction permits approved in January to 12,526, a greater decrease from the 5 percent posted in December and an indication of a glut in supply.

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PEZA, Oman target investments across four strategic industries

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) and Oman's Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) have identified four priority industries for deeper investment cooperation, as both countries seek to strengthen trade and position their economic zones as complementary gateways to regional markets.

Davao durian shipped to Oman in new trial export

The Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday that 56 boxes of Davao durian, weighing 1.08 metric tons and worth around P183,000 ($3,000), have been sent to Oman. The shipment from Engseng Food Products of Davao City is bound for Jeel Almaaly International in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate.

Petron net income drops 28% on high oil costs

Petron Corp. reported a 28 percent fall in first-half net income to P3.8 billion from P5.3 billion a year earlier, the company said Tuesday. The decline was mainly due to Middle East tensions pushing crude, import and freight costs higher. Dubai crude averaged $91 a barrel, up 27 percent year-on-year.

Singapore’s USEL eyes Philippine logistics, data center investments

Singapore-based Universal Success Enterprises Limited (USEL) is exploring investments in logistics parks and data centers in the Philippines, underscoring growing foreign interest in sectors benefiting from the country's expanding digital economy and infrastructure buildout.

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