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 eased at 2.9 percent in June 2025 from 3.2 percent in the previous month. In June 2024, the inflation rate was 4.1 percent. (Figure 1, and Tables A and B)

Main Drivers to the Downward Trend

The deceleration of the city’s inflation in June 2025 was primarily brought about by Housing, water, gas, and other fuels with 3.9 percent from 5.4 percent in the previous month. This was followed Personal care, and miscellaneous goods and services with 4.1 percent from 5.1 percent, and Health with 2.9 percent from 3.0 percent. Lower annual increment was also noted in Alcoholic beverages and tobacco with 2.2 percent from 2.5 percent in the previous month.

In contrast, the following commodity groups registered higher inflation rates during the month:
a.    Food and non-alcoholic beverages, 2.6 percent from 2.3 percent; 
b.    Furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance, 4.1 percent from 4.0 percent;
c.    Transport, 1.9 percent from 1.5 percent; and
d.    Restaurants and accommodation services, 6.2 percent from 6.1 percent.

On the other hand, the rest of the commodity groups retained their previous rates.

Main Contributors to the Headline Inflation

The top three commodity groups contributing to the June 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 in Baguio City increased to 2.4 percent from 2.1 percent in the previous month. In June 2024, food inflation was higher at 4.8 percent. (Table C)

Main Drivers to the Downward Trend of Food Inflation

The acceleration of food inflation in June 2025 was primarily brought about by Fruits and nuts with 17.4 percent from 10.7 percent. This was followed by Fish and other seafood with 6.7 percent from 4.4 percent, and Cereals and cereal products with 3.0 percent from 3.1 percent.

Oils and fats also increased from 5.3 percent to 5.1 in the previous month. In contrast, lower inflation rates were noted on following:
a.    Meat and other parts of slaughtered land animals, 6.3 percent from 6.6 percent;
b.    Milk, other dairy products and eggs, 3.5 percent from 3.9 percent;
c.    Vegetables, tubers, plantains, cooking bananas and pulses, -6.8 percent from -3.4 percent;
d.    Sugar, confectionery and desserts, 2.2 percent from 2.4 percent; and
e.    Ready-made food and other food products n.e.c., 1.9 percent from 2.7 percent.

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.    Fruits and nuts; and
c.    Fish and other seafood.
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