Inflation in Western Visayas accelerated further to 9.2% in September 2026 from the 8.4% in August, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA-6).
Food and non-alcoholic beverages, which posted an inflation of 8.2% from 6.8%, accounted for 38.7% of the overall inflation.
The second-largest contributor was housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuels (17.9%), which had an inflation of 9.2% from 8.9%.
Health came in third. It recorded an 8.8% inflation from 7.6% and contributed 17.1% to the region’s inflation.
Upward price movements were also recorded in clothing and footwear furnishings; household equipment; and Routine Household Maintenance; transport; information and Communication; and restaurants and accommodation services.
On the other hand, slower inflation rates were reported for alcoholic beverages and tobacco, as well as personal care, and miscellaneous goods and services.
Indices remained unchanged for recreation, sport, and culture; education services; and financial services.
Average year-to-date inflation from January to September 2026 stood at 6.0%.IMT
