Their concerns were validated as the government reported last week that inflation quickened to 6.1 percent in September from 5.3 percent in August. This came on the back of the 9.7 percent increase in food prices.The uptick in food inflation was mainly caused by faster inflation for rice , vegetables , and fruits . Housewives and home budgeters lamented that high fish and vegetable prices have forced them to use chicken as a cheaper alternative and the designated staple for helpers.
A quote from Tim Cone perfectly summarized his team’s epic run: “After beating Iran by a point, finding a way to the miraculous win against China by one point, and to turn around and win this, it’s unexplainable, the feeling we all have. This is seemingly coming from nowhere to win this gold medal.” The brokerage business of the Development Bank of the Philippines and Daiwa International Holdings Inc. is set to cease its...Global sugar prices soared to their highest level in almost 13 years in September as the El Nino weather phenomenon hit production...
Top-seeded Pampanga defended its turf against Marikina, 82-70, while Caloocan escaped past Pasig MCW Sports, 71-69, in winning starts in the 2023 Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League quarterfinals Friday night...r