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Presyo ng bigas tumaas sa Pasig

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Updated as of Mar 22 09:19 AM

Nagtaas na ang presyo ng bigas dito sa Pasig City Mega Market. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: March 20, 2023

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 20 11:22 PM

Here are the day's top stories in photos. Read more »

PH inflation seen easing by 3rd quarter of 2023

Rolex Dela Pena, EPA-EFE
Posted at Mar 20 05:45 PM

Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno conveyed optimism that inflation would ease to 4 percent by the third quarter of the year during a forum with journalists on Monday. Read more »

Sweden rediscovers poverty as inflation soars

Viken Kantarci, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 17 10:18 AM

Hit by the highest inflation in more than 30 years and poised for recession, Sweden's visible signs of poverty are mounting amid rising inequality. Read more »

Franchising group eyes 12-15 pct industry growth

Warren de Guzman, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 16 08:38 AM

The Philippine Franchise Association announced that it will host the World Franchise Council and Asia Pacific Franchise Confederation meetings this year. Read more »

Major Japanese firms offer biggest pay hikes in decades amid inflation

Kyodo News
Posted at Mar 15 02:05 PM

Major Japanese corporations including Nissan Motor Co. and Hitachi Ltd. on Wednesday agreed on their biggest pay raises in decades in annual wage negotiations after their labor unions requested wage hikes that match rising prices. Read more »

Argentina inflation exceeds 100%

Agence France Presse
Posted at Mar 15 10:09 AM

Inflation in Argentina came in at 102.5 percent in the 12 months to February, exceeding the symbolic triple-digit mark and reaching a new 32-year high. Read more »

DOE warns power rates may rise during summer months

Warren De Guzman, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 13 03:29 PM

Consumers should manage their electricity consumption as power costs may go up in the summer months due to the surge in demand, Energy Secretary Rafael Lotilla said. Read more »

DSWD ready to give P1,000 inflation ayuda once funds available

Pia Gutierrez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 10 03:16 PM

The Department of Social Welfare and Development is ready to implement the government’s extended targeted cash transfer program immediately after funds have been downloaded to their office, an official said Friday. Read more »

FDI inflows at $634-M in December, down by 76.2 pct

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 10 11:35 AM

The Philippines booked a total of $634 million net inflows from foreign direct investments in December 2022, the BSP said on Friday. Read more »

ECB chief vows to do 'whatever it takes' to tame inflation

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 08 08:42 PM

European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde said Wednesday she will do whatever it takes to bring down high inflation and restore price stability. Read more »

P500 ayuda sa pinakamahihirap na pamilya ipamamahagi

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 08 08:14 PM

May panibagong batch ng cash assistance na ipapamahagi ang pamahalaan bilang ayuda ngayong mataas ang presyo ng mga bilihin. Read more »

Marcos urged to address food security, price manipulation

Raffy Cabristante, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 08 06:03 PM

Marcos needs to address food security and price manipulation of agricultural products to combat inflation, an economist said. Read more »

San Miguel Food and Beverage posts record P34.7-B profit

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 08 04:17 PM

San Miguel Food and Beverage Inc said on Wednesday its net income rose 10 percent to record P34.7 billion in 2022 as it posted record earnings. Read more »

Marcos Jr launches 'Kadiwa ng Pangulo Para sa Manggagawa' in Quezon City

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 08 09:36 AM

President Marcos led the launch of the Kadiwa ng Pangulo Para sa Manggagawa in Quezon City, along with Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual, among others. Read more »

Fed mulls bigger rate hikes to cool US economy

Daniel Avis, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 08 08:23 AM

The United States is prepared to speed up interest rate hikes –- and could raise them higher than anticipated -- if needed to cool inflation and a strong jobs market, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said. Read more »

PH inflation eases to 8.6 pct in February

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 07 11:54 PM

A Philippine government task force is formed to address the country’s high inflation which slightly declined in February. Read more »

Inflation bahagyang bumagal noong Pebrero

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 07 08:55 PM

Bahagyang bumagal ang inflation o bilis ng pagtaas ng presyo ng bilihin sa buong bansa. Read more »

Lego builds profits despite inflation

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 07 06:29 PM

Lego, the world's number one toymaker, said Tuesday that its revenue and profits rose last year as demand for its plastic bricks remained strong despite inflationary headwinds. Read more »

Gov’t creates Cabinet-level panel on inflation, importation

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 07 08:05 PM

The Inter-agency Committee on Inflation and Market Outlook will be co-chaired by the NEDA and Finance chiefs, Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno said in a Palace briefing. Read more »