Thursday, 13 August 2026
5 Aug 2026
5:28PM
QUICK LOOK | Philippine inflation slowed to 6.2% in July
Philippine headline inflation eased for the third straight month in July, slowing to 6.2 percent from 6.4 percent in June and 6.8 percent in May, as transport costs rose at a slower pace, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed.
22 Jul 2026
6:02PM
FINEX says P85 wage hike needs broader reforms to deliver lasting gains
The country’s top financial executives warned the newly approved P85 daily wage hike in Metro Manila could end up hurting workers if the government fails to follow through with reforms that lower business costs and attract investment.
13 Jul 2026
11:29AM
Inflation remains biggest hurdle for Central Visayas
CEBU CITY—Central Visayas continues to grapple with the country's highest inflation despite a slight easing in June, posing the biggest challenge to sustaining economic growth in the region— including Cebu and Bohol—in the months ahead.
5 Jun 2026
4:40PM
Softer May inflation unlikely to stop BSP rate hikes, says economist
The slowdown in Philippine inflation in May is unlikely to stop the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) from raising interest rates further, as underlying price pressures remain elevated despite some relief from lower fuel and food prices, according to an economist.
16 May 2026
5:27PM
Filipinos brace for choppy economic waters as food costs climb
Speaking before Food Industry Asia, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto emphasized that food regulations must avoid placing excessive burdens on both producers and consumers, reflecting mounting concern within government and industry over the economic timing of new compliance measures.
14 May 2026
10:09AM
Central Visayas faces rising risk of stagflation—economist
CEBU CITY — Policymakers must carefully balance inflation control with growth stimulation as Central Visayas faces the growing risk of stagflation after the region’s inflation rate surged to 10.8 percent in April, higher than the national average.
5 May 2026
4:19PM
April inflation surge raises pressures for stronger BSP action
A sharp spike in inflation in April is heightening expectations of more aggressive monetary tightening, as rising energy and food costs begin to test the Philippine economy’s resilience.
23 Apr 2026
2:23PM
Inflation fears drive bulk buying in PH 'sari-sari' stores
Sari-sari (neighborhood) stores across the Philippines saw a sharp March surge in sales as rising global oil prices triggered widespread stockpiling among micro-retailers and consumers, according to a new Packworks study.
7 Apr 2026
10:17AM
March inflation quickens to 4.1% as price pressures build
Inflation in the Philippines accelerated in March 2026, signaling renewed price pressures across key sectors of the economy.
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