The Philippines’ agricultural trade in February 2026 posted modest growth, but persistent import dependence kept the sector firmly in deficit, highlighting ongoing structural challenges in domestic food production.
Inflation in the Philippines likely increased in March, driven mainly by rising global energy prices linked to tensions in the Middle East, according to Moody’s Analytics.
The Department of Trade and Industry on Monday launched a P4-billion MSME Business Fund to help small enterprises weather global uncertainties, including the ongoing Middle East crisis.