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CENTRAL Visayas construction activity slowed in 2025, with total building value declining by 5.2 percent, reflecting softer spending amid a sharp contraction in ...
News Philippines » Central Visayas » Economy: RDC-7 helps in relief, development as C. Visayas leads residents through inflation
Members of the Regional Development Council 7 gather for their first-quarter full council meeting in Mandaue City, presided over by RDC-7 Chairperson and Cebu Gov. Pamela S. Baricuatro. The council ...
News Philippines » Central Visayas » Economy: BIR: 1 in every 6 pesos of PH wealth comes from the Visayas
BIR Commissioner Charlito R. Mendoza leads the Tax Campaign Kick-Off 2026 for the Visayas in Cebu City on March 6. (PIA-7) CEBU CITY, Cebu (PIA) — The combined economic output of the Visayas reached ...
News Philippines » Central Visayas » Economy: Transport costs raise Central Visayas inflation to 7.4%
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Higher fuel and airfare costs pushed Central Visayas’ inflation rate to 7.4 percent in March 2026, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said. Transport inflation rose to ...
News Philippines » Central Visayas » Economy: 2 in 5 adults in Central Visayas own bank accounts
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Two in 5 individuals in Central Visayas own at least one bank account, the latest results from the government’s financial inclusivity report showed. The Bangko Sentral ng ...
News Philippines » Central Visayas » Economy: Q1 Peza investments dip to ₱45.5B as risks multiply
THE Philippine Economic Zone Authority (Peza) opened 2026 with steady project approvals in the first quarter, but softer investment value as P45.525 billion came in below last year’s level. From ...
News Philippines » Central Visayas » Economy: Economic zone investments fell 22.8% in first quarter
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) reports P45.525 billion in approved investments for Q1 2026, marking a 22.8 percent decline amid global tensions despite a rise in project volume.
News Philippines » Central Visayas » Economy: RDC-7 okays P97 billion budget
A total of P97.21 billion worth of budget proposals for 2027 from 40 regional agencies has officially been approved by the Regional Development Council in Central Visayas (RDC)-7, which comprises ...
News Philippines » Central Visayas » Economy: Cebu leaders, agencies meet to handle Middle East crisis
Fuel prices are continuously climbing, construction projects are slowing, and tourism is weakening in the region amid the continuing conflict in the Middle East, but the Regional Development Council ...
News Philippines » Central Visayas » Economy: Direct Cebu-Quanzhou flights seen to boost regional economy
The Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA) has welcomed the twice-weekly services between Cebu and Quanzhou, China, which will be offered by Xiamen Air every Tuesday and Saturday. “The launch of the ...