In terms of inflation, the 8.7 percent in January was the fastest pace since the 9.1 percent recorded in November 2008, which could be attributed to higher prices of food, water, electricity, gas, and other fuels.
"We have to work hard [on our] agriculture part," said Balisacan.
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