06.01.202601:00:00UTC+00Philippines Sees Uptick in CPI for December 2025, Reaching 1.8%

A recent update from the Philippine Statistics Authority highlights an increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for December 2025. The CPI, which serves as an indicator of inflation by measuring the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers, rose to 1.8%, up from November's 1.5%. This data, released on January 6, 2026, provides a year-over-year comparison showing heightened economic activity during December.

The increase of 0.3 percentage points in the CPI suggests a growing inflationary trend in the Philippine economy as 2025 came to a close. The shift from November to December may reflect adjustments in consumer demand, seasonal spending behavior, or changes in pricing policies that typically occur towards year-end.

Analysts will likely scrutinize these figures as they forecast economic conditions for the upcoming year. The rise, while modest, could signal potential shifts in monetary policy if the trend persists, affecting everything from consumer purchasing power to investment strategies in the region. The Philippines' economic stakeholders will be watching closely to see how inflationary developments evolve in the months ahead.