According to recent reports, the combination of lower energy demand and increased hydropower generation has led to a noticeable dip in wholesale electricity prices. Read more »
Even after Tropical Storm Crising and days of heavy rain brought by the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat), a farmers’ group has reassured the public: don’t expect an increase in the prices of agricultural goods anytime soon. Read more »
Despite a slight decline, inflation remains the most urgent national concern for Filipinos, with 62% of respondents in Pulse Asia’s June 2025 Ulat ng Bayan survey citing it as their top worry. Read more »
The Philippine labor market continued to show signs of resilience as unemployment dipped in May 2025, with more Filipinos finding jobs across key sectors and subsectors. Read more »
Workers in Metro Manila will receive a ?50 increase in their daily minimum wage after the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board–National Capital Region (RTWPB-NCR) approved Wage Order No. NCR-26. Read more »
In a major step toward food affordability, the provincial government of Negros Occidental has officially launched its P20 per kilo rice program. Read more »
