Tag: high prices

Low real wages, more expensive food

Nobyembre 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.

5 economic distortions to watch out for in Marcos Jr’s 3rd SONA

Hulyo 22, 2024

Some bold distortions about the economy and the situation of the people, not the truth, can be expected at the third Marcos Jr SONA.

Poor families grappling with high food costs despite lower inflation – IBON

Hulyo 5, 2024

Despite lower June inflation, Filipino families are not earning enough to keep up with the high prices.

Rice inflation highest in 15 years, shows gov’t failing to manage inflation — IBON

Marso 5, 2024

The uptick in February headline inflation, pushed by the rapid increase in rice prices, shows that the Marcos administration’s so-called measures to tame inflation are not working.