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    Easing rice prices may slow inflation in April

    Inflation in the Philippines could ease further in April, following a drop to 1.8 percent in March—the slowest pace since May 2020—if rice prices continue to decline in the latter half of the month.

    Rice stocks up, corn inventories down in March

    The country's rice stocks inventory was estimated at 1.61 million metric tons at the start of March, an 18 percent increase from the 1.37 million metric tons recorded in the same period last year.

    March inflation slips to 1.8%, slowest since May 2020

    Philippine inflation decelerated to 1.8 percent in March, its slowest pace since the 1.6 percent registered in May 2020 when the economic activities was challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic-related lockdowns. This decline, down from 2.1 percent in February, was largely driven by lower food prices, particularly rice, which saw a significant annual decrease. 

    Philippines rice imports expected to drop in Q1

    The total volume of rice the Philippines will import in the first quarter is likely to be significantly lower compared to the same period in 2024, as local farmers begin the harvest season and traders hold off on imports, awaiting further softening of global prices.

    Lower rice, tomato prices may slow inflation in March

    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.

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    SBMA near P600B investment milestone

    The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) is closing in on a major milestone, having generated nearly P593 billion in total investments from its establishment in 1992 through 2025, underscoring its role as a key engine of national development.

    Raslag plans up to P3 billion capex in 2026 as it accelerates renewable energy expansion

    Listed renewable energy developer Raslag Corp. plans to spend between P2 billion and P3 billion in capital expenditures this year, a sharp increase from only around P500 million last year, as it moves from project preparation to actual construction and equipment procurement.

    SRA sets rules for planned 100,000-MT raw sugar exports to US

    The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) has issued new guidelines governing the planned export of up to 100,000 metric tons (MT) of raw sugar to the United States for crop year 2025–2026, outlining who may participate and stressing that the program can be stopped at any time if conditions change.

    SMX Cebu set to transform MICE

    A P3.3-billion SMX Convention Center, billed as the largest in the Philippines, will rise in Cebu by the third quarter of 2026, cementing the city’s position as a premier hub for meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE).

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