high prices
The paradox of lower inflation, higher prices under Marcos
January 16, 2026
Addressing inflation in a meaningful way requires confronting its structural roots rather than stubbornly relying on short-term or market-oriented fixes.
Low real wages, more expensive food (Dec 2025)
January 9, 2026
Low real wages, more expensive food, as of June 2025
July 7, 2025
Low real wages, more expensive food, as of May 2025
June 6, 2025
How do the senatorial candidates fare on high prices?
April 25, 2025
Low real wages, more expensive food, as of March 2025
April 5, 2025
Hunger increases under Marcos from low family incomes, high prices
March 31, 2025
The number of Filipinos experiencing involuntary hunger has more than doubled since the start of the Marcos Jr administration.
Higpit-sinturon despite within-target inflation
February 7, 2025
The Marcos Jr adminstration was happy that inflation was within target for the year. Yet, the incomes of a lot of Filipinos are still insufficient to buy their basic needs.
