Faith continues as a defining trait of Philippine society.
The image of the Filipino migrant as an overseas worker remains deeply embedded in the national imagination
The PSA emphasizes that every individual counted in the census represents a life that matters.
The nation’s total fertility rate is at a record low of 1.7 children per woman — well below the 2.1 replacement level.
Chicken output rose 5.8% year-on-year in Q1 2026.
Flagship multi-specialty center expands healthcare services as demand for preventive care grows.
Unemployment rose to 4.8% as more Filipinos entered the workforce, even as businesses continued hiring across key industries.
Underemployment dropped to 12.2% while Filipinos logged longer working hours, pointing to improving job quality for many workers.
₱112 per kilo ($1.86) in the Philippines in May 2026.
Food inflation slowed to 5.4% as rice, fish and meat posted softer price increases, but vegetable inflation accelerated to 9%, keeping grocery bills uneven for Filipino households.
