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PSA XI: Sugarcane growth rate bests other commercial crops with 148.5% increase year-on-year price

by Nova Mae Francas April 22, 2026

written by Nova Mae Francas

SUGARCANE for chewing posted a dramatic rise in 2025 with 148.5% increase in sales volume at source, according to the PSA XI commercial crops annual average farmgate prices in the region for 2025.

While it is only priced at P20.06/kg, cheaper than other commercial crops, it outperformed other crops in terms of growth rate compared to the same period last year.

Philippine Statistics Authority(PSA)XI defined farmgate price as the price received by farmers for their crops at the location of the farm.

Marketing costs, such as transport among others, incurred in selling the produce are not included in the farm prices.

Sugarcane for chewing growth was most visible in the second quarter of the year, where it hit a staggering 207.7% growth rate.

While this pace moderated by the fourth quarter to a 52.0% increase, it remained the top crop in year-over-year price improvement.

PSA reported its growth significantly outpaced other high-performing crops like Coconut Green or young buko which also recorded a triple-digit annual growth of 109.5%.

While sugarcane dominated in growth rate, Cacao (Cocoa Beans) posted the highest value.

Cacao maintained the highest annual average farmgate price in the region at P257.34 per kilogram supported by a solid 60.0% annual growth rate (2024 vs 2025).

Citing the quarterly data from PSAXI, Cacao’s value peaked early in the year, reaching P275.27 per kilogram, bringing a massive growth of 225.0% compared to the same period in 2024.

Although the price reduced slightly in the third quarter to P223.49 per kilogram, it rebounded to end the year at P262.62 per kilogram.

Cacao remained high value, far exceeding other high-end commodities like Coffee Arabica (P215.73/kg) and Coffee Liberica (P214.11/kg).

Coffee Arabica struggled despite its high value, ending 2025 with an annual growth rate of -14.8%. However, it is still the most-sought variety of coffee beans.

On the other hand, Coffee Robusta is priced P200/kg, with a growth rate of 60.1%; while Coffee Excelsa is priced the lowest among coffee beans varieties at P180.70/kg, posting a 30.1% growth rate.

PSA XI noted the contrast underscores the volatility of the commercial crop market, where high value do not guarantee growth.

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April 22, 2026 0 comments

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PSA XI promotes national ID integration for finance and credit corporation

by Contributor February 6, 2026

written by Contributor

THE PHILIPPINE Statistics Authority–Regional Statistical Services Office XI (PSA RSSO XI), headed by OIC-regional director Baby Jean P. Alid, recently conducted a National ID Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) Campaign during the Yusay Credit and Finance Corporation 2026 Manager’s Conference at Acacia Hotel, Davao City, on Jan. 23, 2026.

During the event, Registration Officer III Getto M. Pangandoyon discussed the benefits of integrating the National ID System with credit and finance corporations.

He emphasized that this integration enables institutions to verify borrower identities more quickly and accurately, significantly reducing the risk of identity fraud and fraudulent loan applications. It also streamlines onboarding and loan approval processes, resulting in improved service efficiency.

For inquiries, interested credit and finance corporations in Region XI may contact PSA RSSO XI or the Financial and Private Sector Use Cases Division at:

● rsso11@psa.gov.ph | (082) 224-1140
● fpsucd.staff@psa.gov.ph | (02) 8533-7011

February 6, 2026 0 comments

Business

Davao Region inflation rate at 2.2%: PSA XI

by Gio Tanudtanud January 13, 2026

written by Gio Tanudtanud

DAVAO Region’s inflation rate climbed to 2.2%, accelerated by the price of food and nonalcoholic beverages in December 2025, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority XI monthly report.

The main commodity group of food and nonalcoholic beverages recorded a 2.1% inflation rate with a share in the uptrend of inflation of 98.2%. Primary contributors were cereals and products, such as rice, with a -3.5%.

The other three contributors were fish and other seafood (11.5%), vegetables, tubers, plantains (6.6%), and meat and other slaughtered parts of land animals (1.6%).

The second commodity group was housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuel, sitting at 1.5% and 13% percent share. Contributors are namely rentals (1.4%), electricity (2.0%), and charcoal (15.9%).

In September 2025, the region’s inflation rate was at 0.6% and was driven mainly by the same commodity group, where electricity was the major contributor with a 9.2% when compared to 7.6% in Aug 2025.

The 2025 annual average inflation rate in the region is at 0.7% and is lower when compared to 2024’s 4.0%. In 2025, Jul was recorded as the lowest at -0.4%, and December was the highest at 2.2%.

For inflation rates by province, Davao del Sur ranks top with 3.5%, while Davao City is at 2.5%. Davao Occidental has the lowest inflation rate with 0.8%.

January 13, 2026 0 comments

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Davao Region inflation rate up at 0.6: PSA XI

by Gio Tanudtanud October 17, 2025

written by Gio Tanudtanud

DAVAO Region’s inflation rate rose from -0.1% in Aug to 0.6% in Sept 2025, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority XI’s (PSA) online report on Oct. 16.

Main sources, namely housing, water, electricity, gas, and fuels, contributed to the accelerated inflation rate sitting at 3.0% in Sept 2025 and have a 77.1% share in the uptrend of the overall inflation in the region. Electricity is the primary contributor with a 9.2 inflation rate when compared to 7.6 last Aug.

This is followed by the growing prices of transport with an inflation rate of 1.5 and 20.9% share to uptrend in inflation with gasoline (1.3% inflation) and diesel (7.4% inflation) acting as the main contributors.

Regional Statistical Services Office (RSSO) XI Baby Jean Alid said the average inflation rate for the Davao Region from January to September 2025 is 0.5%.

Davao City has the highest inflation with 1.7% while Davao Occidental has the lowest inflation with 2.3%.

Alid added that the top five commodities that added to the region’s overall inflation are electricity, restaurants, pig meat, rentals, and coconut oil.

The current bottom 30% income households in Region XI are recorded at -1.3% as of Sept 2025, versus the -2.5% last Aug and last year’s Sept 2024 rate at 2.9%

October 17, 2025 0 comments