Philippines closes 2025 with 1.7% inflation rate
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas kept rates steady after December inflation rose to 1.8%, marking the fastest increase in nine months amid disrupted food supply and holiday demand.
- On January 6, the Philippine Statistics Authority reported inflation quickened to 1.8% in December 2025, with monthly inflation rising 0.9%.
- National Statistician Dennis Mapa said faster holiday demand pushed up food prices in December, with onions and shallots surging to 79% inflation and vegetables like eggplant rising 29.4%.
- Full‑year figures show 2025 inflation averaged 1.7%, below target, with Metro Manila at 2.3%, Central Visayas at 3.8%, and Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao at-1%.
- The BSP said any further easing is likely to be limited and Governor Eli Remolona told, `Given the data we have right now, we are not going to cut` after recent Monetary Board easing.
- The BSP projects 2026 GDP growth at 5.4%, with the Monetary Board set to meet on Feb. 19 to review policy conditions, as officials note a sluggish start this year.
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