By I. Inojales | 02:24 AM March 21, 2026
TAGBILARAN CITY—The province of Bohol recorded the lowest inflation rate in Central Visayas in February 2026, reflecting a relatively stable price environment for basic goods and services despite rising inflation in other parts of the region.
Data released by the Philippine Statistics Authority showed that Bohol registered a 3.0 percent headline inflation rate, significantly lower than the regional average of 6.0 percent, according to Statistical Specialist II Venus Estillore.
Among provinces and highly urbanized cities in Central Visayas, Cebu posted the highest inflation rate at 9.0 percent in February.
Despite maintaining the lowest rate in the region, Bohol’s inflation slightly accelerated from 2.2 percent in January 2026 to 3.0 percent in February. In the same month last year, the province recorded a 2.9 percent inflation rate.
The increase was primarily driven by faster year-on-year growth in food and non-alcoholic beverages, which rose to 3.2 percent in February from 2.3 percent in January.
Higher inflation was also recorded in housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuels, which climbed to 1.8 percent from 0.7 percent in the previous month.
Meanwhile, inflation for the bottom 30 percent income households in Bohol increased to 2.1 percent in February from 1.4 percent in January. However, this remained 0.4 percentage points lower than the national average and 4.8 percentage points below the regional level.
Gov. Aris Aumentado said it continues to implement measures aimed at sustaining economic stability and ensuring that essential goods and services remain accessible and affordable for residents.
