Philippines: Inflation Slows, But Electricity Bills Rise, Squeezing Households
Despite a slowdown in inflation in June, electricity rates in Metro Manila have risen and are expected to increase further in July. This is primarily due to rising power generation costs, contrasting with stabilizing global oil prices.
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