Philippine Inflation Slows to 6.8% in May 2026
The Philippines' annual inflation rate eased to 6.8% in May 2026, driven by a slower increase in transport and food costs. This economic development comes amidst various other national issues, including warnings about fake emails targeting local government units and ongoing discussions about clean energy.
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Philippine annual inflation slows to 6.8% in May
Read full article →Inflation eases to 6.8% in May 2026 amid slower rise in fuel costs
Recent pump price rollbacks help bring inflation down, but the year-to-date average is 4.5%, still above the government's target range
By Tatiana Maligro
Read full article →DILG issues warning on fake emails targeting LGUs, barangays
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of the Interior and Local Government reminded local government units to be wary of online messages bearing the logos of the DILG and National Barangay Operations Office (NBOO) via false e-mail addresses and asking for sensitive information. DILG Undersecretary for Local Government Marlo Iringan issued this warning to all the
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Read full article →Inflation slows to 6.8% in May 2026 amid easing transport, food costs
Inflation slowed to 6.8% in May from 7.2% in April as transport and food prices eased despite ongoing energy-related pressures linked to the conflict in the Middle East.
By Kristine Daguno-Bersamina
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