P500 Noche Buena Budget Forces Simpler Christmas in Philippines
Rising food prices force Filipino families to rethink Noche Buena with budgets as low as P500. Students share how to celebrate meaningfully. Discover affordable holiday strategies.
Rising food prices force Filipino families to rethink Noche Buena with budgets as low as P500. Students share how to celebrate meaningfully. Discover affordable holiday strategies.
BSP surveys reveal Filipino households remain positive about the 2026 economy, planning more spending, while businesses turn cautious. Dive into the data on inflation, peso, and hiring.
Philippine business confidence rose to 29.7% in Q4 2025, fueled by holiday demand. Yet, consumer sentiment fell to -22.2% on inflation, corruption fears. Read the full BSP survey analysis.
The Ministry of Agriculture in BARMM provides vital farming inputs and equipment to the Lambog Farmers Association in Tawi-Tawi to enhance cassava production, livestock, and livelihoods. Discover how this support aims to build a sustainable farming system
Cebu's private sector is exploring B2B ties with Ukraine to diversify trade and investment. Key areas include agriculture technology and AI. Discover the strategic plans.
The IMF lowered its 2025 GDP growth forecast for the Philippines to 5.1% due to trade uncertainty and Q3 slowdown. Discover the outlook for 2026 and key reforms needed.
Cebu faces a sharp rice price hike due to supply shortages from delayed imports, typhoons, and bulk government purchases. Learn the causes and current costs.
Philippine inflation cooled to 1.5% in November, staying within the BSP's forecast. Food prices eased, but electricity and fuel costs rose. Discover the full economic outlook here.
Davao City's Agriculturist Office and ATI-Davao are mobilizing inactive coconut farmers' associations to access benefits under the CFIDP, including income support, training, and modern equipment. Register now to avail of long-awaited government aid.
Inflation in Central Visayas accelerated to 3.3% in November 2025, driven by rising electricity and transport costs. Discover the key factors behind the regional surge.
The Philippines' DA implements price controls on essential goods as inflation slows to 1.5%. Learn how this move aims to protect consumers this season.
Philippine inflation slowed to 1.5% in November 2025, averaging 1.6% for the year. Officials credit food security measures and announce plans for more affordable rice and electricity subsidies.
Philippine senators warn that organized agricultural smuggling, involving foreign groups and dummy firms, is undermining food security and national stability. Urgent reforms are demanded.
Philippine Producer Price Index growth eased to 0.3% in October 2025, pulled down by electronics and food. Discover the key drivers and what it means for inflation.
Rising car prices and economic worries push Americans to buy used cars and extend loans. The EV market slumps after a key tax credit ends. Discover the full impact on consumer spending.
BSP forecasts Cebu's November 2025 inflation between 1.1% and 1.9%. Discover the factors behind this economic trend and its implications for consumers.
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. exposes former Rep. Zaldy Co's alleged attempts to manipulate sugar, rice, and fish imports. Read the shocking details of corruption allegations.
White House eliminates punitive tariffs on Brazilian agricultural products including coffee, beef, and fruits. Move aims to ease inflation as 63% of voters disapprove of tariff policy. Full details.
New research reveals Philippines rice production stagnant since 2017 with 18% consumption gap. Regional disparities show path forward for food security.
Japan unveils a massive 21.3 trillion yen stimulus to fight inflation and boost tech. How will this impact the global economy? Find out more.
PSA reports a widening inflation gap in Davao Region. Davao del Sur hits 1.8% while Davao City slows to 1.2%. Discover the key drivers and household impacts.
Philippine exporters welcome US tariff exemptions for coconut oil and other agricultural products, a move set to boost competitiveness and benefit local farmers. #PhilippineExports
Metrobank economist Nicholas Mapa predicts BSP easing could start in December 2025, with economic recovery expected in 2026. Learn how this affects inflation and the peso.
Philippine retail expects strong Q4 2025 growth as low inflation boosts disposable income. Colliers Philippines advises enhanced marketing and omnichannel strategies.
Guiguinto, Bulacan launches the Philippines' first LGU-owned tissue culture lab for ornamental plants, boosting local agriculture and scientific innovation. Discover how this project transforms the Garden Capital.
The Trump administration removes reciprocal tariffs on coffee, tropical fruits, and beef to ease rising prices. The move could impact Filipino exporters and global trade. Read more.
Panabo City launches aggressive investment campaign with expanded fiscal incentives, 10-year tax holidays, and digital business processing following its first-class city status upgrade.
Agricultural losses from Typhoon Uwan in Central Luzon surge past ₱1.8 billion. Discover the extensive damage to crops and infrastructure in Bataan and Bulacan.
The DAR has distributed P19.2 million worth of farm machinery and inputs to agrarian reform beneficiaries in Zamboanga Sibugay to boost agricultural productivity. Learn how this empowers local farmers.
Super Typhoon Uwan caused over P222 million in agricultural damage across Pampanga, devastating rice, high-value crops, and fisheries. Discover the impact and affected towns.