Rising food prices push Bukidnon's poorest families into higher inflation
In September, Bukidnon's lowest-income households faced a 9.5% inflation rate, up from 8.0% in August, mainly due to soaring rice and corn costs.
Data released on October 12 show that the poorest 30% of households in Bukidnon experienced a 9.5% price increase in September, driven by food and non-alcoholic beverage prices. This marks a sharp rise from the 8.0% rate recorded the month before and reverses a -0.8% deflation seen in September 2025. The Philippine Statistics Authority reported an average 7.8% inflation for these households over the first nine months of the year.
Why it matters
Higher food inflation threatens the livelihood of Bukidnon's poorest residents, signaling broader economic strain.
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