Philippines Faces Coffee Price Hike Amidst Poor Harvest
A lean harvest of local coffee beans, coupled with rising import costs, is prompting cafés across the Philippines to consider price increases. Small and medium-sized establishments are particularly vulnerable, raising concerns about increased consumer costs.
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