The sharp increase in rice inflation to 9.6 percent in October has sparked concerns that lower rice tariffs are not benefiting Filipino consumers as intended. Despite the government’s decision ...

The sustained increase in food prices since July highlights the impact of inflation and the policy uncertainty surrounding the government’s delayed duty-free policy. With rice serving as a ...

THE CONTINUED DECLINE in rice prices, which typically accounts for nearly half of overall inflation, is set to pave the way for further monetary easing, analysts said. “With the price of the biggest ...

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Driving the higher food inflation was rice, which had a faster inflation of 9.6 percent in October from 5.7 percent in September despite reduced tariff on rice imports. Mapa attributed the faster ...

As expected, Philippine inflation accelerated in October to 2.3 percent, mainly due to more expensive food and nonalcoholic beverages and a slower drop in rice prices, according to the Philippine ...

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Many residents of the Federal Capital Territory have lamented the high cost of food items, noting that they are finding it difficult to feed themselves. The residents also expressed concern over ...

already burdened by inflation largely due to the yen's sharp depreciation. Rice prices have been trending upward in recent months, particularly in urban areas, due in part to limited supply ...

INFLATION will likely stay steady for the rest of the year, Metrobank Research said, supported by lower rice tariffs and increased supplies of the staple. "Rice prices are expected to continue to ...