Rice prices to remain expensive amid high global rates — DA

Jordeene B. Lagare 01/05/2024

Rice continues to be sold at over P50 per kilo since November last year, with the Department of Agriculture (DA) stating that due to global market prices remaining high at around $600 per metric ton, a significant…

DTI monitors ‘shrinkflation’ to avoid unfair profiteering

Jerome Aning 12/28/2023

MANILA, Philippines — “Shrinkflation” is when manufacturers reduce the size of their products to maintain current prices. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Assistant Trade Secretary Amanda Marie Nograles of the Consumer Protection Group said that while…

Tariff cuts on imported rice, other food items extended by President Marcos 

12/26/2023

MANILA, Philippines—President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the extension of reduced tariffs on rice and other food items until the end of 2024 to keep prices stable amid a threat of dry weather in the coming months,…

2024 worries for PH businesses, households

Ronnel Domingo 12/16/2023

MANILA – Businesses and households are less optimistic about their prospects in the first quarter of 2024 due to concerns about ongoing high inflation and worries about lower income, according to the latest survey by the Bangko…

Philippine inflation slows as harvests boost food supply

11/07/2023

Manila, Philippines— The Philippines’ inflation rate slowed sharply in October, as harvests boosted the supply of rice and vegetables in the market and took the steam out of food costs. Consumer prices rose 4.9 percent on-year last month,…

How does inflation impact local traders?

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 09/07/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The country’s inflation rose to 5.3 percent in August, according to the report of the Philippine Statistics Authority. So how does the inflation, defined as the rate of increase in prices over a…

Oil price hike will begin June 13 amid global production cuts — DOE execs

Jean Mangaluz 06/12/2023

MANILA, Philippines — An oil price hike will be implemented beginning Tuesday, according to Department of Energy’s (DOE) Oil and Industry Management Assistant Director Rodela Romero. He attributed the oil price hike to the international market, as…

Cebu Daily Newscast: Typhoon Betty weakens but flash floods, landslides may still occur due to habagat

CDN Digital 05/29/2023

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu.   Here’s what you need to know on Monday, May 1. Typhoon Betty weakens but flash floods, landslides may still occur due to…

Bongbong Marcos issues EO forming inter-agency body to address inflation

Faith Argosino 05/28/2023

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has issued an executive order (EO) on the formation of an inter-agency committee, which will be tasked to address inflation and boost the country’s economy, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO)…

Business groups bargain for terms in proposed P150 wage hike

Alden Monzon 05/13/2023

MANILA  -Three major, local business groups are seeking a compromise to the planned P150 across-the-board daily wage hike in the Senate, including the exemption of local firms engaged in direct exporting, as well as a “graduated” implementation…

DSWD: Still no funds for ‘inflation ayuda’

Dempsey Reyes 04/16/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on Saturday that the government’s promised cash aid to 9.3 million “poorest of the poor” cannot be distributed because it has yet to get the funds and…

Cebu City to hold ‘Food Security Summit’ by April

Wenilyn Sabalo 03/29/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City government is eyeing to hold a two-day “Food Security Summit” on April 25 and 26, 2023. Lawyer Jerone Castillo, the special assistant to Mayor Michael Rama, said the Food Security…

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