Eastern Visayas has presented a mixed bag of labor market indicators in July 2024, showing improvements in several areas while trailing behind some national averages.

Labor stats increased by 2% says PSA

Diabetes mellitus currently ranks as the fifth cause of deaths in the Philippines, according to data released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) last November.

PhilRice looking at 'diabetics-friendly' rice

ILOILO CITY – The poverty incidence in Guimaras dropped to 6.5 percent in 2023 from 10 percent in 2021, according to a Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) report released Thursday.

Poverty incidence in Guimaras drops

Eastern Visayas reached a total population of 4.63 million in 2024, based on the latest data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), but the region's population growth is showing signs of significant deceleration. 

Population in Eastern Visayas Hits 4.63 Million

What leaders of palay farmers groups have been saying all along– that the reduced tariff on imported rice from 35 to 15 percent did not result in a P1 price cut in the retail market– is now being confirmed by data of the Philippine Statistics Authority since the implementation of EO 62 in August.

Gov’t admits tariff reduction on rice ‘inutile’

Eastern Visayas began 2025 on a strong economic note as it recorded a US$25.80 million trade surplus in January, according to preliminary data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

EV Records $25.80 M Trade Surplus in January 

The importance of having births registered with the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) cannot be stressed enough, according to PSA officials.

PSA expands birth registration program

While Laguna province has marked a steady improvement in its poverty index, the fact remains that it still has the highest share of poor families in Calabarzon.

PSA: Poverty declines in Calabarzon 

The latest data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reveals a slowdown in the country’s inflation rate, with some regions like Samar showing small improvements. The inflation rate now stands at 0.1 percent, down from -0.8 percent in Samar, a slight decrease from the previous -0.9 percent.

Inflation Slows Down, But Prices Still On the Rise

Laguna province has emerged from the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and regained the top spot in Calabarzon’s economy, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said.

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