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Inflation edges higher on housing, education
Headline inflation in the Philippines rose to 1.4 percent in June, up from May’s six-year low of 1.3 percent, driven by increased housing and utilities costs—especially electricity—and a seasonal increase in education services following the start of classes.
Rice price drop in June may slow inflation; broader risks remain
Inflation in June appears poised to continue its descent following May’s six‑year low of 1.3 percent—a drop largely fueled by a sharp decline in rice prices, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
Philippines sets P6.793T budget for 2026
The Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC), chaired by Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman, has approved a proposed P6.793 trillion national budget for 2026, up 7.4 percent from this year’s Projected 6.326 trillion allocation.
Rice prices dip in June, may slow inflation further
The Philippine Statistics Authority's early June survey indicates a continued decline in regular milled rice prices, averaging P42.77 per kilogram—down nearly seventeen percent from P51.31 in the same period last year and slightly lower than May’s P43.64.
T-Bill yields ease as inflation continues to cool
Average yields on treasury bills continued to ease at Monday’s auction, supported by growing expectations of further monetary policy loosening amid slowing inflation.
