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.
Lower transport costs helped slow inflation from May’s 6.8%, but rising core inflation suggests many Filipinos may not feel immediate relief from higher prices.
If you’re a female driver, it’s advisable not to put a “lady driver” sticker on your car, as it automatically makes you a target of subjectivity.
Manufacturing-led gains push PPI higher, while food manufacturing shows mixed movements across key categories.
