Central Visayas inflation eases to 8.7% in July
Central Visayas' headline inflation rate eased to 8.7% in July 2026, down from 10.1% in June, though it remains the highest among Philippine regions and above the national average of 6.2%. While food, transport, and education costs slowed, prices for housing, utilities, and alcoholic beverages increased.
Why it matters
Despite a slight slowdown, the persistently high inflation rate in Central Visayas continues to strain household budgets, particularly for lower-income families, impacting their purchasing power and overall economic well-being.
At 8.7%, headline inflation in Central Visayas in July 2026 remained above the national average of 6.2 percent.
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Inflation, or the general increase in the prices of basic goods and commodities, in Central Visayas slowed down in July, but the region continued to post the highest headline rate among 18 regions in the country.
Headline inflation in Central Visayas last month eased to 8.7 percent, a slight improvement compared to the 10.1 percent recorded for June, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported.
Despite this, the region’s inflation rate in July remained well above the national average of 6.2 percent.
Food and non-alcoholic beverages, which carry the heaviest weight in the region’s consumer basket, decelerated to 10.7 percent in July from 14.1 percent in June.
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