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Typhoons drag down Q1 rice, corn output

Rice and corn production declined in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting lingering damage from late 2025 typhoons that disrupted planting schedules and destroyed standing crops across key farming regions.

Central Luzon anchors regional farm output in 2025

The Philippine Statistics Authority said the country’s agriculture and fisheries sector produced goods worth P1.79 trillion in 2025 at constant 2018 prices, with Central Luzon emerging as the top contributor.

Palay prices climb in March as supply tightens

Average farmgate prices of dry palay across the Philippines climbed to P23.91 per kilo, up 28 percent from a year earlier, according to data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, signaling firmer earnings for farmers amid shifting supply conditions.

Unemployment eases to 5.1%  in February

The Philippines’ job market showed tentative improvement in February, with the unemployment rate easing to 5.1 percent from 5.8 percent in January, according to data released Wednesday by the Philippine Statistics Authority.

Philippine inflation hits 4.1% on rising costs

Headline inflation in the Philippines accelerated to 4.1 percent in March, the fastest pace since July 2024 when inflation hit 4.4 percent, driven by higher food prices and surging fuel costs, according to data released Tuesday by the Philippine Statistics Authority.

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Smart launches P99 Home WiFi SIM for affordable, flexible connectivity

Smart Communications has introduced the Smart Home WiFi SIM 99, a dedicated card designed to work with open-line home WiFi routers, as well as compatible Smart and PLDT Home WiFi devices with expired or inactive SIMs. Priced at just P99, the package includes 2GB of non-expiring data, creating an accessible option for households seeking reliable internet access.

GMR anchors wider PH aviation push beyond Sangley investment 

India’s GMR Group is positioning the proposed Sangley Point International Airport as a major new Philippine investment, with the project expected to draw more than P150 billion in direct capital as the company expands its aviation and logistics footprint nationwide.

Treasury bill yields rise as rate outlook shifts

Treasury bill yields climbed across all maturities at Monday’s auction as investors priced in the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ recent rate hike and the prospect of further monetary tightening amid an elevated inflation outlook.

GBF marks 34th year with classroom donations

The Gokongwei Brothers Foundation (GBF) launched 10 new classrooms in Calasiao, Pangasinan and Bacolod City for its 34th anniversary, benefiting four public schools. Two classrooms each go to Nalsian-Bacayao, Bued, and San Miguel Elementary Schools; four to Emiliano Lizares Elementary.

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