Rice prices may continue to ease inflationary pressure this July, even as the cost of other key food items rises with the onset of the rainy season, according to preliminary data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
Inflation in June appears poised to continue its descent following May’s six‑year low of 1.3 percent—a drop largely fueled by a sharp decline in rice prices, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
The Philippine Statistics Authority's early June survey indicates a continued decline in regular milled rice prices, averaging P42.77 per kilogram—down nearly seventeen percent from P51.31 in the same period last year and slightly lower than May’s P43.64.
Palay and corn production are poised for significant growth in the second quarter of 2025, latest estimates by the Philippine Statistics Authority showed.
The country's annual inflation rate dipped slightly to 1.3 percent in May, down from 1.4 percent in April, according to data released by the Philippine Statistics Authority. While the decline is modest, it marks a continued deceleration in price increases, indicating a slower pace of inflationary momentum.
The Philippine Chamber of Telecommunication Operators (PCTO) has asked the government to slow down the implementation of the Konektadong Pinoy Act, warning that rushing complex policies during a national crisis could harm the industry.
The Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. (Philexport) on Wednesday urged the government to pair its energy emergency response with targeted support measures, warning that surging fuel costs are squeezing exporters and threatening global competitiveness.
Vertiv is targeting double-digit revenue growth in the Philippines this year, buoyed by surging demand tied to data center expansion and accelerating artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, senior executives said.
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) began accepting applications on March 25 for its Ginhawa Solar Energy Loan (GSEL), aimed at helping government employees install solar power systems at home.