Rappler's latest stories on inflation rate Philippines
Relaxed coronavirus rules push inflation up to 2.5% in June 2020
(UPDATED) As the economy reopens with limited transportation options and physical distancing rules in place, tricycle fares soar in June
Inflation rate stays low despite coronavirus in Duterte's 4th year
The COVID-19 outbreak upends both supply and demand, but various factors keep inflation rates low
Inflation slows to 2.1% in May 2020
(UPDATED) Lower transportation costs and food prices cause the downtrend in the Philippines' inflation rate
Inflation slips to 2.2% in April 2020 as virus freezes economy
(3rd UPDATE) The Philippines' inflation slows down as oil prices plunge, while prices of some food items inch up in April
Coronavirus triggers lower inflation at 2.5% in March 2020
(UPDATED) Inflation slows down in March as economic activity grinds to a halt due to the coronavirus pandemic
Inflation slows down to 2.6% in February 2020
(3rd UPDATE) Transport and utility costs in the Philippines go down, as the novel coronavirus places downward pressure on global crude oil prices
Inflation inches up to 2.9% in January 2020
(UPDATED) Inflation picks up in January, but remains within the Philippine government's target range
Inflation jumps to 2.5% in December, overall 2019 figure within target
(UPDATED) Transportation expenses go up, but low rice prices keep inflation within target in December 2019
Inflation inches up to 1.3% in November 2019
(UPDATED) Inflation jumps in November, as expected by analysts
Salary increase in Philippines seen to outpace inflation in 2020
Employees in the consumer goods, energy, and tech sectors are seen to get the highest salary increases in 2020
Filipinos shift to chicken and beef as African swine fever spreads
African swine fever does not harm humans, yet it appears consumers are avoiding pork. The shift to chicken and beef has pushed up prices.
Inflation further slows to 0.8% in October 2019
(UPDATED) Inflation in the Philippines is at its slowest pace in over 3 years
[ANALYSIS] Why free-falling inflation is not all good
A sharp drop in inflation is not an unalloyed boon. As they say, keep everything in moderation.
Inflation cools to 0.9% as rice prices drop in September 2019
(UPDATED) Rice prices drop further in September 2019, but still not as low as the economic team had hoped
Bangko Sentral cuts interest rates again as inflation weakens
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas trims the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points for the 3rd time in 2019
Why Mimaropa's inflation rate remains higher than Philippine average
Food prices are down, but what's causing prices of goods in Mimaropa to remain high?
Inflation continues downtrend at 1.7% in August 2019
(3rd UPDATE) The inflation rate for August 2019 is even lower than the government's target range of 2% to 4%
Inflation remains low at 2.4% in July 2019
(UPDATED) Inflation remains within target for the 6th straight month, but economists warn of the so-called base effect
Duterte's economic team sees stable inflation until his term ends
Economic managers project inflation to settle between 2.7% and 3.5% in 2019, far from the rates experienced last year
[ANALYSIS] Praise Duterte for lowering inflation? He didn’t do it
Since we’re coming from very high prices last year, and prices have now stabilized at high levels, we can expect inflation to drop significantly this year – all thanks to the base effect
Inflation slows down to 2.7% in June 2019
(UPDATED) This is well within the government's target and the lowest inflation rate since September 2017
Inflation, water crisis weaken consumer outlook in Q2 2019
Consumers were pessimistic, but businesses were upbeat for the 2nd quarter of 2019, according to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas surveys
Bangko Sentral keeps interest rates steady, cuts inflation forecasts
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas maintains monetary policy settings 'for the time being' as it expects lower inflation in 2019 and 2020
Weak El Niño caused inflation uptick in May 2019 – NEDA
'The country needs to have a more robust solution to mitigate the impacts of extreme weather conditions and climate change,' says Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia
Inflation inches up to 3.2% in May 2019
(UPDATED) The Philippines' inflation rate rises in May 2019, the first time that it rose after 6 straight months of slowdowns. Did the central bank cut rates too soon?
[ANALYSIS] Duterte a ‘competent’ economic manager? Not so fast
To thank Duterte for his 'political will and decisive action' on inflation is like thanking an arsonist for putting out a fire he created in the first place
Inflation again settles within target at 3% in April 2019
(4th UPDATE) As inflation eases further in April, analysts are looking at whether the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas will cut the benchmark interest rate or the reserve requirement ratio
Lower inflation? ‘Pambobola iyan,’ Roxas says
The Otso Diretso Senate bet says ordinary people still feel the effects of the higher prices of food and vegetables
Inflation eases further to 3.3% in March 2019
(4th UPDATE) Inflation again slows down in March. Will the central bank now cut interest rates?
[ANALYSIS] 6 economic issues senatorial bets ought to be talking about
Here’s a suggestion: if a candidate can’t be bothered to show up in debates and lay bare their ideas for all to see, let’s not vote for him or her
El Niño to have minimal effects on inflation – NEDA
Socioeconomic Planning Assistant Secretary Mercedita Sombilla says planting and harvesting may be delayed, but there would be no major impact on rice production
Diokno eyes easing monetary policy with cooling inflation
Newly-installed Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas governor Benjamin Diokno says timing is important when deciding on easing monetary policies amid cooling inflation
Finally! Inflation in February 2019 falls within target at 3.8%
(3rd UPDATE) Metro Manila sees its lowest inflation rate in 18 months. All other regions also exhibit slower inflation rates.
Bangko Sentral sees 'more manageable' inflation in 2019
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas sees inflation in 2019 averaging 3.1%, well within the target band of 2% to 4%
Media made inflation worse? Economic team never flagged it until now
Rappler reviews statements of the government's economic team and finds that they never mentioned media reports among the factors which aggravated inflation in 2018
Improve agriculture sector to keep inflation low – economic experts
The Foundation for Economic Freedom calls on the Duterte administration to boost farm productivity, which would aid in easing inflation
Inflation slows down further to 4.4% in January 2019
(UPDATED) The latest inflation figure is closer to the government's target range of 2% to 4%
Feeling the inflation pinch, Filipinos hold back on spending
TheNerve’s survey results show Filipinos feeling financially worse off in 2018
IN CHARTS: Inflation crisis not yet over for poorest Filipinos
Inflation felt by the poorest Filipino households hit 7.2% in 2018, and some regions still register double digits in December
Inflation was a big story, but many had no idea what it meant
Try out our inflation calculator to finally understand the jargon and how it affects you
Inflation cools down to 5.1% in December 2018
(UPDATED) Inflation eases in December amid a sharp drop in global oil prices, higher domestic rice supply, and a slight recovery of the peso
[ANALYSIS] Let’s not blame the forecasters for runaway inflation
Antagonistic remarks only put at risk otherwise friendly relations between government and the private sector
DOF blames 'faulty' forecasts for high inflation in 2018
The Department of Finance says analysts' inaccurate forecasts elevated inflation expectations. But the agency's own estimates were also off.
[ANALYSIS] How rough was 2018 for the PH economy?
All in all, there’s a sense that the Duterte government brought about needless economic hardships to the Filipino people in 2018
How high inflation exposed cracks in governance
High, soaring, elevated, skyrocketing. We're running out of synonyms to describe inflation in 2018.
IN CHARTS: Inflation spoils Filipino family’s noche buena
Rappler breaks down how much more you need to spend for this year's Christmas celebration
PANOORIN: Ano ang magagawa ng gobyerno laban sa inflation?
Watch this explainer on how the government could bring down inflation
To tame inflation, agriculture must improve – economic managers
Economic managers urge the Department of Agriculture to invest in modern farming tools to improve farmer productivity
Inflation eases to 6% in November 2018
(3rd UPDATE) All regions post slower inflation rates except Central Luzon, which retains its October 2018 rate
PANOORIN: Ano ang katotohanan sa inflation?
Paano nga ba sinusukat ng gobyerno ang inflation? Gaano kalala ang sitwasyon ngayon, at ano ang mga salik o factor sa likod nito?
