Agricultural production falls 0.3% in Q1 on weaker crop, fisheries output
Agricultural production declined 0.3% year-on-year in the first quarter, driven by lower crop and fisheries output, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said.
The PSA reported...
DBM clawing back unused 2025 funds to support relief program
THE Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said it ordered all government agencies to identify and surrender unused funds from their 2025 budgets to...
Property valuation system overhaul expected by 2028
THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is preparing to overhaul the property valuation system in 2028, citing the need to align property values with...
SJDM in due diligence for new water partner after ending JV
SAN JOSE DEL MONTE, Bulacan — The city government said it is seeking a new water service provider after assuming control of a joint venture (JV) with PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp.
Agri trade deficit widens nearly 22% in March as imports surge
THE deficit in the agricultural goods trade widened 21.9% year on year in March to $1.17 billion, according to preliminary data from the Philippine...
Hog repopulation effort targets return to pre-ASF levels in 2028
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said it is procuring swine this year to kick hog industry revival efforts into high gear, with a target...
Technical plan adjustments for MRT-7 approved by Economy, Dev’t Council
THE Economy and Development (ED) Council has approved amendments to the Metro Rail Transit Line 7 (MRT-7) project, government economic planners said.
In a statement...
Regulator to continue toll freeze on last portion of C5-Cavitex link
THE Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) said it deferred the launch of toll collection for the final segment of the Manila-Cavite Toll Expressway (Cavitex) C5...
Batanes fisherfolk receives new vessel, fuel subsidies
THE Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said it supplied a high-capacity fishing vessel to Batanes fisherfolk, and aided in the distribution of...
ADB, Japan to fund programs to prop up SMEs during energy crises
THE Asian Development Bank (ADB) said it and Japan launched a joint initiative that will support countries and businesses in Asia and the Pacific...
Uncertified steel products valued at P22 million seized in PampangaÂ
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said it seized P21.9 million worth of uncertified steel products from unidentified locations in Pampanga.
In a statement...
PHL wholesale price growth hits six-month high in March
WHOLESALE PRICE GROWTH for general goods picked up in March, propelled by rising mineral fuel prices following the start of the Iran conflict, the...