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RICE prices again jumped to a level last seen when the country had to grapple with supply issues caused by export bans imposed by rice-producing nations, according to the latest data released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). In March 2024, rice inflation accelerated to 24.4 percent, the highest since…
THE increase in real estate prices recorded a 6-month low in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the Residential Real Estate Price Index (RREPI) released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). The latest data showed real estate prices slowed to 6.5 percent in the fourth quarter of 2023.…
HIGH minimum wages could spur new rate hikes by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and cause small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to close shop, according to local economists. In a statement, the Foundation for Economic Freedom (FEF) warned against passing a P100 national wage increase that could lead to…
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Do you and your partner find yourselves fighting during wedding planning, whether it’s with one another or a family member? You aren’t alone. We asked the experts to break down the most common wedding planning fights all couples experience, plus how to resolve each one.
Commodity prices slowed to 2.8 percent in January, according to the latest inflation print released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). The inflation was the slowest since October 2020 when inflation averaged at 2.3 percent. Inflation in December 2023 was at 3.9 percent and 8.7 percent in January 2023. The…