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PSA XI exceeds Q1 target for National ID registration

by Contributor June 8, 2026

written by Contributor

THE PHILIPPINE Statistics Authority (PSA) XI has surpassed its first-quarter target for National ID registration under the National ID System.

As of March 31, 2026, a total of 46,330 individuals have been registered, exceeding the target of 34,060 and achieving a 136.02% completion rate.

All provinces in the region exceeded their respective targets. Davao Occidental recorded the highest accomplishment rate at 161.62% with 3,297 registrants, followed by Davao del Sur with 18,593 (146.40%) and Davao del Norte with 12,778 (143.25%). Davao de Oro registered 6,283 (120.83%), while Davao Oriental posted 5,379 (103.44%).

This significant achievement highlights PSA’s unwavering commitment to establishing a robust, inclusive, and secure identification system that not only enhances convenience but also strengthens security and reduces identity fraud.

To those who have yet to register, PSA XI encourages residents to visit their nearest Registration Center and take advantage of this free service. The National ID is a vital document that facilitates easier access to government services, promotes financial inclusion, and contributes to national security.

June 8, 2026 0 comments

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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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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

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PSA XI:August inflation declines

by Nova Mae Francas September 15, 2025

written by Nova Mae Francas

THE PRICES of goods and services in Davao Region recorded a slower decline with a -0.1% in August, the Philippine Statistics Authority XI reported on Wednesday.

PSA XI OIC Baby Jean P. Alid said the average inflation of the Davao region from January to August 2025 was at 0.5%.

She added that the inflation rate increase in August, compared to July, which recorded -0.4%, was attributed to the slow decline in the prices of transport at -0.5%.

The main contributors to the increase in the inflation for transport were the slower price decline in gasoline, with negative 4.3% inflation, passenger transport by sea and inland waterway with 39.3% inflation, and diesel with 0.9% inflation.

Also, PSA reported a slower price decline in food and non-alcoholic beverages with a negative 2.1% inflation.

The contributors to the slower decline in prices of food and non-alcoholic beverages were vegetables, tubers, plantains, and cooking bananas, with 1.8% inflation, and eggplant.

The fish and other seafood increased from 3.5% in July to 6.0% in August, particularly Matambaka.

Meanwhile, housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuels recorded a -0.4% inflation, with electricity having a -7.6% inflation, housing rental with 1.4% inflation, and wood fuel with 3.1% inflation.

The top five contributors to the August inflation were rice, corn, electricity, tomatoes (fresh or chilled), and gasoline.

On the other hand, items under major commodity groups that recorded lower inflation were clothing and footwear from 2.4% in July to 2.3% in August; furnishings, household equipment, and routine household maintenance at 3.1% in Aug from 3.4% in July; recreation, sport, and culture from 4.9% to 4.3%

Education services recorded the largest decrease in inflation, from 10.4% in July to 8.1% in August.

On the other hand, the inflation rate for alcoholic beverages and tobacco, information and communication, and the financial services retained with 4.2, 1.1 and zero inflation, respectively.

Food groups that skyrocketed inflation from July to August include fish and other seafoods from 3.5% to 6.0%; oils and fats from 17.4% to 20.2% and sugar, confectionery, and desserts from 0.1% to 0.3%

Meat and others; milk, dairy products and eggs; and fruits and nuts have lower inflation, while flour, bread, ready-made food, and other products remained constant.

September 15, 2025 0 comments