The Philippines’ total rice inventory at the start of August was estimated at 2.32 million metric tons, up 25 percent compared to the 1.86 million metric tons recorded in the same period last year, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
The farm gate price of palay continued its downward spiral in July, dragged down by weakening global prices of the grain that have spurred a surge in rice imports.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., after consulting select members of his Cabinet, decided to suspend for 60 days the importation of rice to protect local farmers from the influx of cheap rice, said Press Secretary Dave Gomez said Wednesday.
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).
Etiqa Philippines paid out P3.8 billion in insurance claims in 2025 and disbursed more than P600 million to healthcare providers, underscoring efforts to strengthen customer trust and reinforce its position in the country's competitive insurance industry.
The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has suspended the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) with immediate effect, citing serious governance concerns and alleged violations of the FIVB Code of Ethics that are now under investigation by the organization's independent Ethics Panel.
Persistent job mismatch and underemployment in the Philippines are pushing recruitment platforms and employers to adopt more targeted, technology-driven hiring solutions aimed at connecting workers with jobs that better fit their skills, career goals, and preferred work conditions.