Economy
Philippine Inflation Re-accelerates to 7.2% in September
The Philippines' inflation rate accelerated to 7.2% in September 2026, up from 6.1% in August, driven by faster increases in food and utilities costs. This halts a four-month deceleration and marks the highest rate since March 2023. The government is accelerating supply-side interventions.
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