INFLATION is expected to show a decline in October, analysts said, but the country's economic growth will remain weak due to a continued slowdown in the overall economy.

"We believe we could see inflation moderate in year-on-year terms from the previous month while we are likely to see the third quarter GDP (gross domestic product) growth remain subdued as overall economic momentum slows further," said Nicholas Antonio Mapa, senior economist at ING Manila Bank.

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