Core consumer price inflation in the Philippines accelerated in April 2026, underscoring renewed price pressures in the economy. Year-over-year core CPI rose to 3.9% in April, up from 3.2% in March 2026.
Both figures are measured on a year-over-year basis, comparing each month to the same month a year earlier. The pickup in April indicates that underlying inflation, which strips out more volatile components, strengthened compared with the previous month. The latest data were updated on 05 May 2026 and will be closely monitored by markets for potential implications for monetary policy and broader economic conditions.
