The effects of the decline in energy prices have continued to make a relatively large negative contribution, and prices for durable goods, such as household electrical appliances, have turned to a decline, reflecting the yen's appreciation since the middle of 2015. The sluggish private consumption has led firms' price-setting behavior to become cautious.
We will print the ID at less than $ a piece – 60 cents to be exact. We will provide the needed equipment and space for the embedding of personal information onto the blank cards, which will be done by the Philippine Statistics Authority. The card issuance will start in April 2020.