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Rice, poultry lift farm output in 3Q—PSA

The Philippines’ agriculture and fisheries sector posted moderate growth in the third quarter, buoyed by stronger rice and poultry production that offset declines in...

Food price slowdown keeps inflation steady at 1.7% in October

Philippine headline inflation held steady at 1.7 percent in October 2025, unchanged from September and slower than the 3.0 percent recorded a year earlier, as food and transport costs continued to ease, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported.

Philippine farm exports surge in September, narrows trade deficit

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

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

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.

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AmCham backs pork imports, seeks review of MAV rules

The American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (AmCham) has thrown its support behind the government's efforts to boost pork supply and curb rising food costs, while urging authorities to suspend and reassess newly issued import allocation guidelines that it says could disrupt established supply chains.

BOI Keeps Investment Lead Despite First-Quarter Slump 

The Board of Investments (BOI) retained its position as the country's top investment promotion agency in the first quarter of 2026, accounting for nearly half of all approved investments despite a sharp decline from the record levels posted a year earlier.

Malacanang not involved in Davao garbage collection suspension; order issued regionally after fatal trash slide 

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region XI on Friday firmly dismissed false reports claiming President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ordered the suspension of garbage collection in Davao City. Officials clarified the measure was a purely regional decision, with no input or direction from the President.

BSP likely to tighten policy by 50 bps despite May inflation easing, amid persistent price risks

While headline inflation slowed to 6.8 percent in May from 7.2 percent in April, core inflation—which strips out volatile items—picked up to 4.1 percent from 3.9 percent, a key signal that underlying price pressures are strengthening, the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) said on Friday.

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