Filipinos spend more on rice in the past three months — Pulse Asia
MANILA, Philippines — A majority of Filipino adults spent most of their expenses on rice in the past three months, poll firm Pulse Asia's latest survey showed.
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Soaring food prices push inflation to 6.1% after rice prices climb to 14 year-high
MANILA, Philippines (Updated 2:42 p.m.) — The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported that the inflation rate for September 2023 climbed to 6.1%, primarily driven by sharp rises in food prices, especially rice, and the constant increase in transportation costs due to surging fuel prices.
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Last September was hottest on record by 'extraordinary' margin — EU monitor
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