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Filipinos face one of Southeast Asia’s highest inflation rates
The Philippines ranked second among 10 Southeast Asian economies with the highest inflation rates, based on Trading Economics data. The country recorded 7.2% inflation in September 2026, trailing only Laos at 7.7%.
The rate was higher than those recorded in Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, and Malaysia. Meanwhile, rising prices of rice, other food items, transportation, and utilities continue to put pressure on Filipino household budgets.
