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ILOCOS REGION — The inflation rate in the Ilocos Region rose to 2.4 percent in April, marking a slight increase from 2.2 percent in March, as reported by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
According to Philippines News Agency, PSA-Ilocos Reg…
NEW YORK—Oil prices saw a decline on Monday, influenced by the prospects of a ceasefire in the Middle East and uncertainties concerning the US Federal Reserve’s plans for interest rate adjustments. International benchmark Brent crude dropped to USD 87…
In February 2024, total trade experienced a significant growth of 10.8 percent, reaching a value of $2,405.5 million, compared to the previous month. The increase was driven by robust exports and imports, which totaled $1,547.3 million and $858.2 mill…
CEBU CITY – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. committed on Saturday to enhance investment in Lapu-Lapu City and the broader Cebu province, positioning them as central to the Philippines’ economic expansion. During a capsule-laying event for the new PH…
CAGAYAN DE ORO—Northern Mindanao emerged as a key contributor to the Philippines’ economy in 2023, accounting for 4.7 percent of the national gross domestic product (GDP), as reported by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on Friday. The region’…
New York — Oil prices experienced an uptick on Friday, driven by robust demand in the United States and escalating tensions in the Middle East. International benchmark Brent crude reached $89.66 per barrel by 10:36 a.m. local time, marking a 0.7 perce…
BAGUIO CITY — The Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) has achieved a 96.7 percent employment rate, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reported on Wednesday. The region now counts 1.3 million people within its labor force.
According to …