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‘Consumer spending may slow this year’

By Louella Desiderio | May 17, 2026 - 12:00am

Philippine consumer spending is expected to grow by 4.4 percent this year, slower than initially anticipated, as prices are...

Business

Impact of fertilizer crisis seen reflected in food prices by Q3

April 15, 2026 - 9:56am

Fertilizer disruption may lift food inflation by Q3, raising margin and earnings risks for consumer names.

Stock Commentary

Stricter monitoring of petroleum items

By Kristin De Dios | April 12, 2026 - 12:00am

The Mandaue City Council has approved a resolution urging stricter monitoring of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and petroleum products amid rising prices and mounting consumer complaints.

Cebu News

RFM hopes to beat 2025 results despite uncertainty

By Richmond Mercurio | April 11, 2026 - 12:00am

Food and beverage company RFM Corp. remains hopeful of exceeding its strong financial performance last year despite heightened...

Business

Domestic concerns fuel sharp drop in Philippines consumer sentiment

By Keisha Ta-Asan | March 30, 2026 - 12:00am

Consumer sentiment in the Philippines posted the steepest drop among major Asian markets in 2025, even as it remained one...

Business

Universal Robina's solid topline growth, earnings in line despite commodity pressures

March 16, 2026 - 10:50am

URC posted steady sales growth, with core branded foods supporting results despite weaker sugar prices and plant disrupt...

Stock Commentary

The Connected Consumer

By Lito Villanueva | March 2, 2026 - 12:00am

What makes something last?

Business

Cebu retail sector expects flat growth in 2026

By Ehda M. Dagooc | January 7, 2026 - 12:00am

Cebu’s retail sector is heading into 2026 with a guarded, mostly flat outlook as weak consumer demand, delayed state...

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Consumers, farmers urge science-backed tobacco policies that protect livelihoods

November 13, 2025 - 12:00am

Consumers and farmers are calling for tobacco regulations that are grounded in science while ensuring that livelihoods are...

Agriculture

Billease brings shopping, financing together in one app

By Kylyn Kyth Cuñado | October 19, 2025 - 12:00am

Consumer finance app Billease has launched Deals, an in-app shopping feature that offers affordable products with flexible...

Business