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Inflation likely held steady in July as higher fuel, electricity and food costs were slightly offset by lower rice and other food prices, economists said.


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Oil above US$100 could worsen inflation, weaken the peso and keep pressure on rate-sensitive sectors.


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Inflation in CV eases to 8.7 percent in July

By Mitchelle L. Palaubsanon | 5 days ago
The inflation rate in Central Visayas eased to 8.7 percent in July 2026 from 10.1 percent in June, a deceleration driven by slower increases in food and non-alcoholic beverages, according to the Philippine Statistics...
Cebu News
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‘Slow growth, high inflation pose challenge to poverty reduction’

‘Slow growth, high inflation pose challenge to poverty reduction’

By Louella Desiderio | 6 days ago
Despite last year’s progress, weak growth and high inflation are complicating further poverty reduction efforts, making...
Business
fbtw
Further rate tightening seen as inflation stays elevated

Further rate tightening seen as inflation stays elevated

By Keisha Ta-Asan | August 7, 2026 - 12:00am
Inflation is expected to remain elevated in the coming months despite easing for a third straight month in July, keeping pressure...
Business
fbtw
Inflation slows to 6.2% in July

Inflation slows to 6.2% in July

By Louella Desiderio | August 6, 2026 - 12:00am
 Inflation eased for the third straight month in July, driven by the slower increase in transport costs, according to...
Business
fbtw
Economists see steady inflation

Economists see steady inflation

By Keisha Ta-Asan | August 3, 2026 - 12:00am
Inflation likely held steady in July as higher fuel, electricity and food costs were slightly offset by lower rice and other...
Business
fbtw
‘Inflation to remain well above target’

‘Inflation to remain well above target’

By Keisha Ta-Asan | August 1, 2026 - 12:00am
Inflation could either ease or accelerate in July from the previous month, but is expected to remain well above the government’s...
Business
fbtw
Inflation, wages still top concerns of Pinoys – OCTA

Inflation, wages still top concerns of Pinoys – OCTA

By Janvic Mateo | July 29, 2026 - 12:00am
Controlling basic commodity prices and increasing wages remain the most urgent national concerns of Filipinos, an OCTA Research...
Headlines
fbtw
Inflation remains Filipinos' top concern; graft, corruption rises to third — survey

Inflation remains Filipinos' top concern; graft, corruption rises to third — survey

By Kristine Daguno-Bersamina | July 28, 2026 - 9:07am
Inflation remained the country's top concern, while corruption rose to become the third most urgent issue.
Headlines
fbtw
BSP on guard vs entrenched high inflation

BSP on guard vs entrenched high inflation

By Keisha Ta-Asan | July 27, 2026 - 12:00am
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is keeping a close watch on inflation expectations as it uses interest rates not only...
Business
fbtw
Oil shock tightens the macro squeeze

Oil shock tightens the macro squeeze

July 24, 2026 - 10:40am
Oil above US$100 could worsen inflation, weaken the peso and keep pressure on rate-sensitive sectors.
Stock Commentary
fbtw
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