DOH Imposes Nationwide Medicine Price Freeze
The Department of Health imposes a 60-day price freeze on essential medicines across the Philippines to protect consumers from rising pharmaceutical costs during health emergencies.
The Department of Health imposes a 60-day price freeze on essential medicines across the Philippines to protect consumers from rising pharmaceutical costs during health emergencies.
Central Visayas records 2.6% inflation in October 2024, the highest rate outside NCR. Food and transport costs drive price increases across the region as economic pressures mount.
Philippine inflation remains unchanged at 1.7% in October 2025, with food prices slowing while transport costs rise. Get the full breakdown of how this affects Filipino consumers and the economy.
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Pampanga motorists brace for significant fuel price increases as oil companies announce substantial hikes for gasoline, diesel, and kerosene effective November 4, 2023.
Major oil companies announce significant price hikes for petroleum products starting November 4, with diesel and gasoline prices expected to rise substantially.
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