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 May 2025. In May 2024, the inflation rate was 3.9 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 2.1 percent from 2.4 percent in the previous month. In May 2024, food inflation was higher at 5.0 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 cereals and cereal products with -3.1 percent from -1.6 percent. This was followed by fish and other seafood with 4.4 percent from 5.9 percent, and ready-made food and other food products with 2.7 percent from 3.4 percent.

Milk, other dairy products, and eggs also decreased from 3.9 percent from 4.0 this month. In contrast, higher inflation rates were noted on following:
a.    Meat and other parts of slaughtered land animals, 6.6 percent from 6.0 percent;
b.    Oils and fats, 5.1 percent from 4.9 percent;
c.    Fruits and nuts, 10.7 percent from 10.0 percent; and
d.    Vegetables, tubers, plantains, cooking bananas and pulses, -3.4 percent from -5.9 percent.
Meanwhile, sugar and confectionery and desserts which remained at 2.4 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