Inflation, wages among Filipinos' top concerns

By Red Mendoza

Dec 09, 2022 12:26 am

(UPDATE) CONTROLLING inflation, improving wages, and access to affordable food are the top three major concerns the government of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. must address, according to a survey by OCTA Research.

A shopper looks at canned goods inside a supermarket in Manila on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority inflation jumped from 7.7% to 8% in November 2022, the highest recorded since the 9.1% in November 2008. The PSA attributed the spike to the high prices of food and non-alcoholic beverages, which rose to 10% in November from 9.4% in October. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO

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