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Transport costs cool, but core inflation firms in May
Philippine headline inflation eased to 6.8 percent in May from 7.2 percent in April, coming in below the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) projected range of 7.1 percent to 7.9 percent as transport costs and food price increases moderated, according to data released Friday by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
Philippine domestic trade expands amid regional imbalances
Domestic trade in the Philippines continued to expand in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting sustained movement of goods across the country despite persistent regional trade imbalances driven by uneven production and consumption patterns.
Hog output rebounds in Q1 as prices soften
Hog production posted a strong recovery in the first quarter, signaling improving industry conditions after two straight years of contraction, although falling farmgate prices suggest supply pressures and cautious consumer demand continue to weigh on the sector.
South Korea fuels foreign investment surge in Q1
Foreign investment approvals in the Philippines jumped 52 percent in the first quarter, driven largely by South Korean capital and major projects in entertainment, manufacturing, and tourism-related industries, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority.
Unemployment eases, but labor market pressures persist
The Philippine labor market showed modest improvement in March, with unemployment easing slightly, though broader indicators suggest lingering pressures on job quality and workforce participation.
