Philippine Statistics Authority

1. Compared with their price levels in the first phase of August 2022 (01 to 05 August 2022), the average retail prices of a kilogram of well milled rice increased by PhP 0.13 to PhP 0.55 in four trading centers during the second phase of August 2022 (15 to 17 August 2022). Its average retail price per kilogram, however, dropped by PhP 0.03 in the National Capital Region (NCR), by PhP 0.50 in Tacloban City, and by PhP 1.00 in Digos City during the period. (Table 1)
2. Decreases in the average retail prices of a kilogram of dressed chicken, ranging from PhP 2.50 to PhP 30.00, were observed in 11 trading centers during the second phase of August 2022. (Table 2)
3. The average retail prices of a kilogram of bangus were lower by PhP 0.36 to PhP 40.00 in eight trading centers during the second phase of August 2022. Meanwhile, its average retail price per kilogram inched up by PhP 10.00 in both Cebu City and Butuan City during the period. (Table 3)
4. Price increments in the average retail prices of vegetables were noted in many trading centers during the second phase of August 2022. (Table 4)
5. A kilogram of red onion posted price hikes by PhP 2.50 to PhP 85.00 in seven trading centers during the second phase of August 2022. On the other hand, its average retail price per kilogram went down by PhP 5.00 in Digos City and by PhP 10.00 in both San Fernando City (Region 1) and Cagayan de Oro City. (Table 5)
6. The average retail price of a kilogram of mango carabao eased down by PhP 3.00 to PhP 15.00 in six trading centers during the second phase of August 2022. However, its average retail price per kilogram during the second phase of August 2022 scaled up by PhP 3.00 in Tacloban City, by PhP 4.44 in NCR, and by PhP 25.50 in Batangas City during the period. (Table 6)
7. Higher prices in a kilogram of brown and refined sugar were reported in many trading centers during the second phase of August 2022. (Table 7)

DENNIS S. MAPA, Ph.D.
Undersecretary
National Statistician and Civil Registrar General