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Electricity prices are expected to rise during the summer months in the Philippines due to increased demand, according to the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (Iemop). Assistant manager Chris Warren Manalo said that the average…
MANILA — In December, inflation decreased for the third consecutive month, despite the typical increase in demand during the holiday season. This was attributed to slower rises in utility expenses and the prices of certain essential food…
MANILA, Philippines — Opting for secondhand goods not only proves to be cost-effective but also environmentally friendly. The first “Circular Economy Impact” report from Carousell Group reveals that consumers in Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and…
Subjectivity in survey data cannot be avoided. The simple act of asking a sample of people certain questions, and recording their subjective answers, entails faith that the data will be useful to you. Surveys of voters’ intentions…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Trade and Industry asked local manufacturers on Friday to limit the increase in the prices of noche buena items to 10 percent. DTI Undersecretary Ruth Castelo made the appeal noting that the prices…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City is looking into the possibility of giving tax amnesty as a form of reprieve to businesses following the P31 minimum wage increase in the region. Cebu City mayor Michael Rama said…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Consumers here in Cebu could not help but express their disgust as the highest oil-price hike yet took effect on Tuesday, March 15. One of them was Junrey Lao. Lao, a 32-year-old driver, …
CEBU CITY, Philippines- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has already issued a suggested retail price (SRP) for Noche Buena products to guide consumers as Christmas draws near. Ines Cajegas, chief of the Consumer Protection Division…
Twice a year we look at the economy for our clients. I thought I’d share a few of our thoughts in that report with you. The third quarter results came two weeks ago, and you don’t need…
MAASIN CITY, Southern Leyte – As its simple way of trying to ease the burden of poor consumers amid the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the Southern Leyte Electric Cooperative (Soleco) sets into motion its “Pantawid Light…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Make sure to store water. This was the advise of the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) to its consumers amidst the threat brought by Tropical Depression (TD) Usman. In a press release issued…
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is encouraging consumers to report substandard and uncertified Christmas decorations like Christmas lights to their office. As the holiday season approaches, more and more people are shopping for decorations like…
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