Manila Bulletin·3 min read·medium
Looming wage surge threatens to upend Philippine inflation slowdown
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Derco Rosal
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Economists warn that a looming 12 percent minimum wage hike in the Philippines could exacerbate inflation and lead to stagflation. While global oil and food prices have eased, domestic cost-push pressures remain a significant concern for the central bank.
Why it matters
The potential for stagflation poses a serious threat to the Philippines' economic stability and purchasing power for its citizens.
Manila Bulletin - Looming wage surge threatens to upend Philippine inflation slowdown
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