Philippines Farm and Fisheries Output Declines 5.0% in Q3
The Philippines' agricultural and fisheries output decreased by 5.0% year-on-year in the third quarter to P389.42 billion ($6.18 billion), with crop production significantly contracting, according to the statistics agency.
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