The Philippines will suspend rice imports for 60 days from September 1 to support local farmers, a move that could further pressure global prices as ...

EXTERNAL headwinds and domestic problems would make it more difficult for the Philippines to accelerate GDP growth to beyond 6 percent in the next few years, according to economists. On Thursday, the ...

PHILIPPINE economic growth picked up in the second quarter (Q2), the Philippine Statistics Authority reported on Thursday, ...

The Department of Economy, Planning and Development downplayed inflation concerns over President Marcos’ 60-day suspension of ...

With inflation on a downtrend, one would assume that Filipino consumers would likely open their wallets and spend more.

The Philippine Statistics Authority reports the economy grew 5.5% in the second quarter of 2025 despite the slowdown of ...

The 60-day suspension on rice importation will not likely cause an increase in inflation, Department of Economy, Planning, ...

The Philippine Statistics Authority in Bicol (PSA-5) reported on Thursday that the inflation rate for July 2025 rose slightly ...

HEADLINE INFLATION could pick up again in the remaining months after hitting a near six-year low in July but still remain ...

MANILA – Inflation cooled to below 1 percent in July, marking its weakest pace in nearly six years, as rice prices plunged to a record low and gains in utility costs moderated. The consumer price ...

Inflation in the Philippines cooled to its lowest level in nearly five years in July 2025, pulled down by slower price ...

The Philippine central bank has room to continue its easing cycle next year after possibly two more quarter-point cuts for ...