There seems to be no end in sight just yet for the increasing food prices in the Philippines, with the country’s poor bearing the brunt of it.
Price hikes, record-high inflation mark the start of 2023 for Filipinos
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It’s hunger era, not economic growth for ordinary Filipinos — groups
For ordinary people, the supposed economic growth of the country means nothing as they continue to suffer from the impacts of food inflation.
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The inflation rate remains sky-high. Low productivity is putting the country’s food security at risk. Filipino fisherfolk are unable to fish in much of the Philippines’ own waters. Poverty and hunger are devastating millions. Entire regions are flooded and reeling from the onslaught of climate change. The pandemic is still a problem, and the economy yet to recover.
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The minimum wage in the Philippines barely covers the needs of a family of five.
Food advocates say wage hike needed to urgently address inflation
“The supervening event of a very high inflation is enough reason to raise the wages of workers, salaries of employees and livelihoods of [Filipinos].”
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The overwhelming price increase continues to cripple millions of Filipino families, with inflation climbing to 7.7% in October 2022, the highest rate since the last decade.
Market vendors decry increasing prices
“We used to be able to buy mangoes by the sacks. But now, we just buy (a few kilos) because of the high prices.”