INFLATION BITES: Financially resilient households plunge from 33% to 19% (opens original article in a new tab)

Inflation has reduced financially resilient Filipino households to 19% in 2026, with 95% blaming inflation for financial strain and 54% prioritizing daily expenses over long-term goals.

• Highly financially resilient Filipino households fell to 19% in 2026 from 33% in 2025
• 95% of respondents cited inflation as the main cause of financial strain
• 54% of Filipinos prioritize managing day-to-day expenses over long-term financial goals
• Food expenses increased for 83% of respondents, followed by transportation and utilities