The country’s inflation rate continued to ease in November 2025, thanks largely to slower price increases in food items, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Friday.
PSA Deputy National Statistician Divina Gracia del Prado announced that overall inflation — the measure of how fast prices of goods and services rise — fell to 1.5%, down from 1.7% in October.
This brought the national average inflation for the year to 1.6%, comfortably within the government’s target range of 2% to 4%.
Del Prado explained the key reason behind the slowdown:
“Ang pangunahing dahilan ay ang mas mabagal na pagtaas ng presyo ng Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages,” she said.
The category posted an inflation rate of just 0.1%, far slower than previous months.
Because food makes up a huge share of every household’s spending, it contributed a massive 85.3% to the overall inflation slowdown.
Food inflation itself even dipped into negative territory at -0.3%, down from 0.2% in October.
This was pulled down by a sharp easing in vegetable price increases — from 16.4% to 4% month-on-month — and a milder rise in meat prices at 4.2%, from 5.2% previously.
Government: Lower Inflation Shows Efforts Are Working
In a separate statement, Department of Economy, Planning and Development (DEPDev) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said the easing inflation reflects the government’s strong push to stabilize prices, especially for food.
He highlighted efforts to strengthen supply chains and reinforce food security nationwide.
Balisacan noted that more sites for the Benteng Bigas, Meron Na! program will open across all 81 provinces before the year ends — a move aimed at bringing affordable rice to vulnerable Filipino households by 2026.
To protect the livestock sector, the Department of Agriculture also issued new guidelines to guard against African Swine Fever (ASF) while allowing safer pork imports.
This includes recognizing ASF-free zones in accredited exporting countries.
More Relief Measures Underway
To help families affected by higher electricity prices, the government is automating the registration of qualified 4Ps beneficiaries for the Lifeline Rate Subsidy, ensuring more low-income households receive discounts on their power bills.
In the long term, Balisacan said the proposed Waste-to-Energy Bill will help the country manage solid waste while boosting energy production by converting residue waste into power.
A Positive Sign for Filipino Consumers
Balisacan said the continued moderation of inflation is a strong sign that the country’s policies are working.
“The sustained moderation in inflation reflects our commitment to protect consumers and strengthen our economic resilience,” he said.
He vowed that the government will continue implementing timely, coordinated measures to keep prices stable — and to ensure that economic progress is felt by every Filipino.
