TITLE: Slowdown of Northern Mindanao Inflation Rate

AUTHOR: Philippine Information Agency Northern Mindanao

DATE PUBLISHED: January 15, 2025

KEY CONTENT: According to Janith C. Aves, Regional Director of the Philippine Statistics Authority, the inflation rate for Northern Mindanao in December 2024 was recorded at 2.6%. This favorable rate enhances the purchasing power of citizens, particularly benefiting those with lower incomes.

TITLE: Davao Region inflation rate slows down to 4.1 percent

AUTHOR: Antonio L. Colina IV

DATE PUBLISHED: September 17, 2024

KEY CONTENT: The inflation rate in Davao Region or Region 11 slowed to 4.1 percent in August from 5 percent in July 2024, an official of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)-Davao report. Dabawenyos benefit from this price decrease, making essential commodities accessible to everyone, especially those in poverty.

TITLE: Inflation in Northern Mindanao eases to 2.6% in December 2024

AUTHOR: Jo Ann Sablad

DATE PUBLISHED: January 16, 2025

KEY CONTENT: Northern Mindanao's inflation rate dropped to 2.6 percent in December 2024 from 2.7 percent in November 2024, The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported, resulting in more affordable goods for Mindanao citizens.

TITLE: Philippines inflation rate rose to 8.1% in December 2022: Reports

AUTHOR: IANS

DATE PUBLISHED: January 5, 2023

KEY CONTENT: Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) head Dennis Mapa said the country's average inflation rate for 2022 stood at 5.8 percent, higher than the 2021 average of 3.9 percent, reports Xinhua news agency. This price surge makes it harder for Filipino citizens to receive basic needs, highlighting the need of those in impoverished communities like the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM).

TITLE: One Mindanao: Inflation rate sa Northern Mindanao, misaka sa 2.7% sa Nobyembre

2024

AUTHOR: GMA Regional TV

Date Published: December 12, 2024

Key Content: According to this news from One Mindanao, the PSA (Philippine Statistics Authority) reported that the inflation rate in Northern Mindanao has risen from 2.6 in October to 2.7 in November.

Title: Inflation, soaring prices making lives 'difficult' for Filipinos

Author: Al Jazeera English

Date Published: January 6, 2023

Key content: This video talks about the rising inflation in the Philippines, including Mindanao, and how people struggle with it. With the rising inflation, families, especially the breadwinners, are doing their best to provide for their families' needs.

Title: Majority chose a college dropout over an economist. Now we suffer the consequences.

Author: Billy Abistado

Date Published: 2022

Key Content: The inflation rate in Mindanao has risen, and low-wage workers are affected by the inflation.

URL: https://www.facebook.com/PSABARMMOfficial/videos/2023-official-poverty-statistics-regional-dissemination-forum-barmm/504508079051768/

Title: 2023 Official Poverty Statistics Regional Dissemination Forum BARMM

Author: PSA - Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao

Date Published: October 1, 2024

Key content: This public service video talks about the rates of poverty statistics in Mindanao. They also talked about the family income surveys and poverty estimation in Mindanao.

Title: Government Focused On Helping ‘Poor, Vulnerable’ Amid Rising Inflation

Author: The Mindanao Life

Date Published: February 22, 2023

Key Content: The feature article showcases the impacts of rising inflation on low-income families, exacerbation of poverty, and economic challenges in Mindanao. Moreover, it discusses the government's role in addressing the issue, including the social welfare programs and long-term solutions designed to support the vulnerable.

Title: Mga LUNGSOD na May PINAKA MADAMING MAHIHIRAP (Poorest Cities)

Author: Welbizph

Date Published: February 3, 2023

Key Content: The vlog feature highlights the fifteen poorest cities in the Philippines by their poverty incidence rate. 8 of the 15 cities in the video are in Mindanao. These cities are Marawi (rank 1), Lamitan (rank 2), Guihulngan (rank 5), Bayugun (rank 6), Bayawan (rank 7), Kabankalan (rank 8), Tangub (rank 10), and Dapitan (rank 11). This indicates that a significant portion of the population in Mindanao lives below the poverty line.

Title: Inflation Rates in Northern Mindanao - May 2024

Author: Philippine Statistics Authority - Regional Statistical Service Office X (PSA-RSSO 10)

Date Published: June 7, 2024

Key Content: This data infographic illustrates the inflation rates for all income households by commodity group in Mindanao. Additionally, it presents inflation trends, economic implications, and consumer impact.

Title: 11 out of 18 Regions Recorded Significant Decreases in Poverty Incidence in 2023

Author: Claire Dennis S. Mapa

Date Published: August 15, 2024

Key Content:  The government website context provides comprehensive and official data on the poverty levels in the Philippines. Three regions of Mindanao were among the regions that experienced a significant decrease in poverty incidence. Still, three regions from Mindanao did not significantly decrease, with one even increasing.

Title: Winning the War on Poverty: Tracking Living Standards in the Philippines Using a Class of Axiomatic Indices

Author: John Paolo R. Rivera

Date Published: 2021

Key Content: This document discusses the importance of tracking living standards in the Philippines, particularly in the context of inflation rates that are contributing to higher poverty rates. The mention of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) as the poorest region in the country with the lowest mean per capita consumption.

Title: Food inflation – anong sanhi at solusyon? | The Howie Severino Podcast

Author: GMA Integrated News

Date Published: March 2, 2023 

Key Content: This podcast delves into the rising inflation of essential commodities in the Philippines, examining the impact on everyday items such as food, gasoline, and transportation fares. It explores the causes behind these price hikes and their effects on Filipino households, including the ones in Mindanao.

Title: Land of Promise, Land of Contradictions: Navigating Mindanao’s Future Towards a Middle Class Society

Author: Philippine Institute for Development Studies

Date Published: October 7, 2024

Key Content: This session examines the challenges and opportunities for Mindanao in its journey toward building a stronger, more inclusive middle class. Dr. Aguja highlights the region's unique potential while addressing the social and economic contradictions it faces, such as rising poverty incidence.

Title: Time Series Analysis of the Determinants of Food-Price Inflation in the Philippines: A Regional Perspective

Author: Kayla Nicole Griar Moraleja

Date Published: July 2019

Key Content: The study explores the determinants of food price inflation in the Philippines from a regional context, highlighting the significant connection between food price inflation and poverty. Results have shown that Regions IX, X, XII, and XIII are all placed at 12th place and below for the least impoverished region in Mindanao due to increasing price levels in the areas mentioned.