Food and non-alcoholic beverages accounting for 39% of the total weight in the Consumer Price Index) followed by housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuels (which account for 22% of total weight), and transportation (which account for 8%) are the most significant categories in the Consumer Price Index In the Philippines. Other categories are included in the index such as health (3%), education (3%), clothing and footwear (3%), communication (2%), and recreation and culture (2%). The remaining 15% is made up of alcoholic beverages, tobacco, furniture, home equipment, restaurants, and other products and services.

A higher than expected figure should be seen as positive (bullish) for the PHP while a lower than expected figure should be seen as negative (bearish) for the PHP.

Category:  Inflation Rate
Units:  Percent
Details
Impact: Medium
Country:
Currency: PHP
Latest Release
Previous: 2.9%
Consensus: 2.7%
Actual: 2.9%
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Date: Mar 05, 01:00
Time left: 25 days