Philippines' February 2026 Inflation Rises to 2.4% Due to Higher Food Prices

Inflation in the Philippines increased to 2.4% in February 2026, primarily driven by higher food prices, with rice prices showing slower deflation compared to previous months.

5 Mar, 07:05 — 5 Mar, 07:15

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Inflation directly impacts the purchasing power of consumers, especially for essential goods like food. A rise in inflation, particularly driven by food prices, can lead to increased cost of living and potentially affect economic stability and household budgets.

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Philippine inflation reached 2.4% in February 2026
Higher food prices were the primary driver of the inflation increase

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Philippine inflation reached 2.4% in February 2026

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The February 2026 inflation rate is the highest in over a year (13 months)

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Rice prices saw slower deflation at 3.4% in February 2026, down from 8.5% in January 2026

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Specific details on rice price deflation rates and their impact on overall inflation

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Rapplercenter-leftcenter-leftanalyticalMostly FactualDetailed economic analysis, focus on consumer impact

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The coverage is largely factual and data-driven, focusing on economic indicators without overt political framing.

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RapplerMostly Factual157d ago

Higher food prices push inflation up to 2.4% in February 2026

Rice prices, in particular, are now seeing slower deflation at 3.4% in February from 8.5% in January after experiencing record deflation in 2025

By Tatiana Maligro

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philstarMostly Factual157d ago

Food prices push inflation to 13-month high

Food prices pushed Philippine inflation to 2.4% in February, the highest level in over a year.

By Jean Mangaluz

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First report: Rappler · 5 Mar, 07:05|Full coverage: 2 · 9m|Window: 9m

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Higher food prices push inflation up to 2.4% in February 2026

philstar5 Mar, 07:15Latest update

Food prices push inflation to 13-month high

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Initial Report2026-03-05T07:00:00.000Z

News outlets report the official inflation figures for February 2026, highlighting the increase and its primary cause.

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Philippines' February 2026 Inflation Rises to 2.4% Due to Higher Food Prices

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Higher food prices push inflation up to 2.4% in February 2026

Food prices push inflation to 13-month high

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Higher food prices push inflation up to 2.4% in February 2026

Food prices push inflation to 13-month high

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