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MANILA, Philippines — The number of poor Filipinos decreased to 22.4% in the first six months of 2023, down from the 23.7% recorded in the same period in 2021, according to data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
MANILA, Philippines — The country's inflation rate rose to 3.9% in May 2024 due to increased transportation and electricity costs, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
MANILA, Philippines — The country’s economy grew by 5.7% in the first three months of 2024, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said.
MANILA, Philippines — Food and transport prices once again accelerated the country’s inflation rate, rising by 3.8%, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority's (PSA) report on Tuesday.
MANILA, Philippines — The country's inflation accelerated to 3.7%, driven by increased food and transportation costs, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority's report on Friday.
MANILA, Philippines — Children ages one to four years old can now register with the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) for the national ID.
MANILA, Philippines — Economic think tank Ibon Foundation on Tuesday said that the latest inflation figures, driven by a notable increase in rice prices, indicate a failure in the government's management of inflation in the Philippines.
MANILA, Philippines — The country's inflation rate gained momentum in February 2024 as the costs of food and non-alcoholic beverages surged, ending a four-month decline.
MANILA, Philippines — Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos has ordered all governors, city and municipal mayors, including those in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, to prioritize the Philippine Identification (Phil ID) or the national ID and its electronic format (e-Phil ID) on the list of accepted identification documents.