PSA Intelligence Reports

Industry Monitor: 2026-03-02

An overview of significant news and developments from February 24 to March 02, 2026, highlighting key events, trends, and advancements across various sectors.

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Poll: Inflation likely picked up in Feb.

BusinessWorld, March 2, 2026
Katherine K. Chan

Philippine inflation may have hit its fastest pace in over a year as price pressures from higher costs of electricity, oil and rice pushed up the headline print in February, analysts said.

Reference link: https://www.bworldonline.com/top-stories/2026/03/02/733447/poll-inflation-likely-picked-up-in-feb-2/

Oil price hikes loom after US attacks Iran

BusinessWorld, March 2, 2026
Sheldeen Joy Talavera

Local pump prices may spike after the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran, which may cause a major oil supply disruption in the Middle East, according to industry players and analysts.

Reference link: https://www.bworldonline.com/top-stories/2026/03/02/733446/oil-price-hikes-loom-after-us-attacks-iran/

Government budget utilization slows to 42 percent as of end-January

BusinessWorld, March 2, 2026
Justine Irish D. Tabile

Government agencies recorded a budget utilization rate of 42.2% in January, down from 78% a year earlier, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said.

Reference link: https://www.bworldonline.com/top-stories/2026/03/02/733568/government-budget-utilization-slows-to-42-as-of-end-january/

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