BusinessWorld E-paper
October 15, 2026
PHILIPPINE INFLATION could accelerate past 8% in the fourth quarter if a severe El Niño materializes, worsening supply disruptions and fueling broader price increases, Chinabank Research said.
In a report dated Oct. 13, the research firm said the “Super El Niño” could stoke inflation and further dampen the already fragile gross domestic product (GDP) growth.
