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    Philippine farm exports surge in September, narrows trade deficit

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    The Philippines’ agricultural trade deficit narrowed in September to USD932.2 million, helped by a strong growth in farm exports and a slight decline in imports, according to data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

    Palay output up 18 percent, corn dips in 3Q—PSA

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    Palay production for the third quarter is projected to rise by 18 percent year-on-year to 3.93 million metric tons, largely driven by a surge in output from rainfed areas, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). 

    September inflation accelerates, still below BSP target

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    Headline inflation in the Philippines quickened to 1.7 percent in September, the fastest pace since March, as rising transport, food, and restaurant costs drove up consumer prices, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Tuesday.

    Jobless rate hits 3-year high 5.3% in July amid storms

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    The country’s unemployment rate rose to 5.3 percent in July 2025, the highest level since August 2022, despite a shrinking labor force—weighed down largely by a series of storms and widespread flooding, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported Wednesday.

    August rice stocks up, corn lower—PSA 

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    The Philippines’ total rice inventory at the start of August was estimated at 2.32 million metric tons, up 25 percent compared to the 1.86 million metric tons recorded in the same period last year, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
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    Finance chief welcomes SSS Emergency Loan Program

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    Finance Secretary and Social Security Commission Chairman Frederick D. Go praised the Social Security System (SSS) for launching its Emergency Loan Program (ELP), saying it will help members get faster and easier access to financial support during disasters.

    Heart diseases, cancer, stroke drive Philippine death toll

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    Ischaemic heart diseases, cancer, and strokes are still the deadliest threats in the Philippines. From January to June 2025, 53,985 deaths—nearly one in five—were due to heart disease alone, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority.

    Baby bust economics: Filipinos hold button on pause

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    The Philippine baby boom has hit the snooze button. Parenthood, once almost automatic, is now treated like a major purchase—priced, budgeted, and often postponed. Diapers and infant formula increasingly feel less like essentials and more like luxury items with designer tags. Timing, finances, and ambition are all carefully calculated before committing to the ultimate life investment.

    China recovery, e-Visa lift tourism outlook

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    The Philippines’ tourism rebound is still stuck in economy class, slowed by the weak return of China and South Korea—once the twin engines of foreign arrivals. Latest Department of Tourism (DOT) data show 5.606 million international visitors as of December 20, with arrivals from January to November slipping 2.16 percent year on year to 5.35 million.

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    Philippines extends investor leases to 99 years

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     The Philippines has taken a major step toward attracting long-term foreign investment with the official signing of the Implementing Rules and Regulations for Republic Act No. 12252, the Investors’ Lease Act. 
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    Finance chief welcomes SSS Emergency Loan Program

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    Finance Secretary and Social Security Commission Chairman Frederick D. Go praised the Social Security System (SSS) for launching its Emergency Loan Program (ELP), saying it will help members get faster and easier access to financial support during disasters.
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    Heart diseases, cancer, stroke drive Philippine death toll

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    Ischaemic heart diseases, cancer, and strokes are still the deadliest threats in the Philippines. From January to June 2025, 53,985 deaths—nearly one in five—were due to heart disease alone, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority.
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