Table A. Year-on-Year Inflation Rates, All Items
In percent
(2018=100)
 

Figure 1. Headline Inflation Rates in Baguio City, All Items
(2018=100)
 

Table B. Year-on-Year Inflation in Baguio City, By Commodity Groups
In percent
(2018=100)

Table C. Year-on-Year Food Inflation in Baguio City
In percent
(2018=100)

Baguio City

Headline Inflation

The headline inflation or overall inflation of the city remained at 3.2 percent in April 2025. In April 2024, the inflation rate was 4.2 percent. (Figure 1, and Tables A and B)

Main Contributors to the Headline Inflation

The top three commodity groups contributing to the April 2025 overall inflation were the following:
a.    Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels;
b.    Food and non-alcoholic beverages; and
c.    Restaurants and accommodation services.

Food Inflation

Food inflation at the city further decreased to 2.4 percent from 2.5 percent in the previous month. In April 2024, food inflation was higher at 5.7 percent. (Table C)

Main Drivers to the Downward Trend of Food Inflation  

The deceleration of food inflation in April 2025 was primarily brought about by vegetables, tubers, plantains, cooking bananas and pulses with -5.9 percent 0.8 percent. This was followed by cereals and cereal products with -4.0 percent from -2.4 percent, and sugar, confectionery and desserts with 2.4 percent from 3.9 percent.
In contrast, higher inflation rates were noted on the rest of the food groups.

Main Contributors to the Food Inflation

The top three food groups in terms of contribution to the food inflation during the month were the following:
a.    Meat and other parts of slaughtered land animals;
b.    Fish and other seafood; and
c.    Fruits and nuts.
Note: CPIs and inflation rates by region, province and selected city are posted at the PSA website (https://openstat.psa.gov.ph/).

IMELDA L. BUYUCCAN(SGD)
Chief Statistical Specialist

/SMBP