prices
Consumers still hurting from high prices even if inflation targets met
January 7, 2025
Latest inflation figures are within the Marcos administration’s 2-4% target for 2024, but this doesn’t automatically translate into better living conditions for Filipinos whose real incomes are stagnating or falling.
Low real wages, more expensive food
November 5, 2024
Government claims its “vigilant measures to stabilize prices” helped keep October inflation within target. But food remains expensive and the low wages of many Filipinos can’t keep up.
Low real wages, more expensive food as of September 2024
October 7, 2024
Lower inflation? Food prices higher, wages and incomes not keeping up—IBON
October 4, 2024
NEWS
Low inflation in September is no reason for complacency with food remaining expensive, especially for the poorest Filipinos whose low earnings cannot cope with high prices.
Food inflation worst this year; hits poor Filipinos hardest amid low wages
August 7, 2024
Unabated inflation further burdens Filipinos who have been struggling to cope with high prices amid stagnated wages and persistent poverty.
Poor families grappling with high food costs despite lower inflation – IBON
July 5, 2024
Despite lower June inflation, Filipino families are not earning enough to keep up with the high prices.
