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Lower rice, tomato prices may slow inflation in March

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Lower food prices in February contributed to a drop in inflation to 2.1 percent for the month. This was slower than both central bank and market forecasts, and marked a significant decline from 2.9 percent in January.

Palay production likely up Q1, corn output may slide—PSA

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Palay production in the first quarter of 2025 is expected to reach 4.72 million metric tons, with higher yields offsetting a decrease in rice planting area, according to the latest estimate of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). 

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DepEd clarifies literacy data, rolls out reforms to boost comprehension

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The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday addressed widespread misinterpretations of newly released national literacy figures, stating that claims suggesting 18.9 million Filipino high school graduates are functionally illiterate are “inaccurate and misleading.” DepEd cited the 2024 Functional Literacy, Education, and Mass Media Survey (FLEMMS) released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), which recorded a 70.8% functional literacy rate among Filipinos aged 10 to 64. This figure includes all individuals in that age range—not solely students or recent graduates.

Wilcon Depot profit drops 27% amid weak early-year demand, eyes Recovery in 2H

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Wilcon Depot Inc. reported a 27 percent drop in net income for the first quarter of 2025 to ₱536 million, down from ₱740 million in the same period last year, as weaker store sales weighed on performance despite modest expansion.

DOTr orders mandatory drug, alcohol testing for PUV drivers to boost road safety

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In a move to strengthen passenger safety and ensure roadworthiness across the nation’s land transport system, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Monday issued Department Order No. 2025-008, mandating comprehensive alcohol and drug testing for all drivers of public utility vehicles (PUVs), including motorcycle taxi riders.

Ban on South Korean pork products lift

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The Department of Agriculture (DA) has lifted its years-long ban on the importation of processed pork products from South Korea, helping ease domestic pork supply pressures and signaling a renewed chapter in agricultural trade between the two nations.

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RLC sees modest 1Q profit rise, bolstered by malls and offices

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Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC), the property development arm of the Gokongwei group, reported a modest 4 percent increase in core net income for the first quarter of 2025, reaching ₱3.48 billion, as flat topline revenue of ₱11.03 billion reflected subdued development sales. However, robust performance from its recurring income portfolio highlighted the resilience of its diversified strategy.
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DepEd clarifies literacy data, rolls out reforms to boost comprehension

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The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday addressed widespread misinterpretations of newly released national literacy figures, stating that claims suggesting 18.9 million Filipino high school graduates are functionally illiterate are “inaccurate and misleading.” DepEd cited the 2024 Functional Literacy, Education, and Mass Media Survey (FLEMMS) released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), which recorded a 70.8% functional literacy rate among Filipinos aged 10 to 64. This figure includes all individuals in that age range—not solely students or recent graduates.
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Wilcon Depot profit drops 27% amid weak early-year demand, eyes Recovery in 2H

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Wilcon Depot Inc. reported a 27 percent drop in net income for the first quarter of 2025 to ₱536 million, down from ₱740 million in the same period last year, as weaker store sales weighed on performance despite modest expansion.
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