Economist Ray Talimio Jr. urged the government to fast‑track the distribution of assistance to farmers and fisherfolk as inflation surged to 7.2 percent in April 2026.
Talimio stressed that the sharp rise in prices exposes weaknesses in the country’s food supply chain and market distribution.
He pointed out that the lack of support for primary producers has led to reduced supply of essential commodities, fueling higher costs for consumers.
He emphasized the urgent need to accelerate the transport of goods from farms to markets to cut additional expenses and stabilize prices.
