2025.12.1908:36:24UTC+00Philippines Consumer Confidence Falls to 4-Year Low

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the consumer confidence index in the Philippines slumped to -22.2, a significant decline from -9.8 in the previous quarter. This figure marks the lowest since the end of 2021, mainly due to worries about governmental corruption, escalating inflation, decreased household income, and adverse weather and natural disasters. The setback affected all three major component indices. Notably, the overall economic condition index plunged to -48.4, the lowest point in five years, compared to -24.4 in the third quarter. Similarly, the family financial situation index dropped to -14.6 from -7.1, and the family income index reverted to negative territory at -3.5 after enjoying three consecutive quarters of positive results. Looking forward, consumer sentiment for the next quarter has softened to 3.6 from 6.9, and expectations for the coming 12 months have also decreased to 11.8 from 14.1, echoing the current concerns impacting the present quarter.