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Philippines’ food security emergency falls short, say peasant groups

“It’s been six years since the Rice Liberalization Law was passed, and its impact on farmers and consumers has been disastrous"

Catholic prelate calls for action on food costs amid Bangladesh’s economic...

"The sharp rise in prices, especially for food and everyday goods, is weighing on people," said Bishop Gomes.

Fishers warn of price drop, demand end to October fish imports

The group expressed concerns over the "further decrease" in farmgate prices, which they said could worsen if the importation proceeds

Catholic bishop expresses concern over rising inflation impact on Filipinos 

He urged those affected by the economic challenges to hold on to their faith, reminding them that God is with them on this difficult journey

Poor Filipinos bear brunt as inflation persists despite overall deceleration in...

Despite overall tapering of Dec 2023 inflation, the measures taken by the gov't are not effectively protecting the economically vulnerable

Farmers, consumers: BBM’s rice price ceiling still too high

KMP said Marcos was obligated to order a price ceiling after the retail prices of rice spiked to as high as P50 to P60 in the past weeks

Philippines GDP growth slows as inflation hits spending

Consumer spending slowed to 6.3 percent in the first quarter, down from 10 percent during the same period last year

Want cheaper cost of goods? Unburden domestic shippers

Food, clothing, shelter materials and other goods are so costly. Blame special groups who make archipelagic shipping expensive.

Invest in a greener world

It does sound hard to imagine a greener, better world when we have been so used to what we have now

Filipinos practicing how to live rich

We Filipinos have always wanted to be rich. We’ve been practicing how to live rich.

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