Government Must Act Now to Address the Inflation Crisis
January 15, 2026CitizenWatch Philippines expresses deep concern over the latest Pulse Asia survey showing that 59% of Filipinos see controlling inflation as the country’s most urgent national concern. This underscores the profound and everyday impact rising prices have on households, particularly on the most vulnerable sectors of society, and reflects widespread public demand for immediate, effective economic action.
To ease this burden, CitizenWatch urges the government to prioritize policies that directly benefit consumers. These include the removal of value-added tax (VAT) on electricity and the reduction of VAT on all fuel products. Beyond the rising cost of basic goods, high electricity and fuel prices have been consistently identified as key drivers of inflation, placing sustained pressure on household budgets, transportation costs, and overall purchasing power of Filipinos.
CitizenWatch calls on lawmakers and relevant agencies to act decisively, ensuring that public policy reflects the lived realities of Filipino families and delivers tangible improvements in their quality of life.