Eating out, commuting get pricier in Baguio, Cordillera in October

Inquirer.net - Nov 13, 2026

BAGUIO CITY — Dining out and commuting by public transportation were a bit pricey in October, as shown by inflation rates of 9.3 percent in Baguio City and 9.2 percent in the Cordillera region. The October inflation was the highest rate yet this year for the mountain resort city and the highland provinces of Ifugao,

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