The Philippine economy expanded by 5.4% in the first quarter of 2025, showing a modest uptick from the revised 5.3% growth posted in the last quarter of 2024, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). Read more »
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) recently released the results of its January 2025 Labor Force Survey (LFS), shedding light on the top-paying jobs in the country. Read more »
Carlos Yulo's exceptional achievements at the 2024 Paris Olympics have earned him the highest individual honor in Philippine sports as the PSA announced that he will be awarded the prestigious Athlete of the Year title. Read more »
In a welcome surprise for consumers, inflation in the Philippines took a sharp downturn in September, hitting its lowest level in over four years. According to the PSA, the consumer price index (CPI) fell to 1.9 percent year-on-year, down from 3.3 percent in August. Read more »
In July, the Philippines witnessed a notable spike in unemployment, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). The number of unemployed Filipinos aged 15 and above surged to 2.38 million, up from 1.62 million in June and 2.29 million in July 2023. Read more »
With a poverty incidence of 0.5 percent, Ilocos Norte continues to be the least impoverished province in the Ilocos Region, owing to initiatives implemented by the provincial administration to combat poverty. Read more »
