1. Increments in the average retail prices of a kilogram of well milled rice, ranging from PhP 0.07 to PhP 0.71, were observed in eight trading centers during the second phase of June 2022 (15 to 17 June 2022), from their respective price levels in the first phase of June 2022 (01 to 05 June 2022). (Table 1) 2. The average retail prices of a kilogram of dressed chicken rose by PhP 4.50 to PhP 15.00 in nine trading centers during the second phase of June 2022. Meanwhile, its average retail price per kilogram eased down by PhP 5.00 in Cagayan de Oro City and by PhP 13.50 in Iloilo City during the period. (Table 2) 3. A kilogram of bangus posted higher prices by PhP 6.74 to PhP 20.00 in six trading centers during the second phase of June 2022. However, its average retail price per kilogram fell by PhP 2.50 in Baguio City, by PhP 10.00 in Kidapawan City, by PhP 15.50 in Legazpi City, and by PhP 20.00 in Cebu City. (Table 3) 4. Lower prices of vegetables were noted in many trading centers during the second phase of June 2022. (Table 4) 5. Price hikes of a kilogram of red onion, ranging from PhP 2.68 to PhP 30.00, were reported in six trading centers during the second phase of June 2022. On the other hand, its average retail price per kilogram during the period moved down by PhP 2.50 in Cabanatuan City, by PhP 15.00 in Tacloban City, and by PhP 44.50 in Legazpi City. (Table 5) 6. Mixed price movements of carabao mango were seen in 10 trading centers during the second phase of June 2022. (Table 6) 7. Compared with their price levels in the first phase of June 2022, the average retail prices of a kilogram of refined sugar increased by PhP 0.50 to PhP 7.00 in five trading centers during the second phase of June 2022. (Table 7) DENNIS S. MAPA, Ph.D. Undersecretary National Statistician and Civil Registrar General