The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for October rose by 0.20% compared to the previous month, primarily driven by higher food prices in provinces and cities directly impacted by post-storm flooding. Additionally, increases in out-of-home dining costs, reflecting rising input material expenses, and continued tuition hikes at non-public educational institutions contributed to the uptick. Over the first ten months of 2025, the average CPI increased by 3.27% year-on-year, while core inflation rose by 3.20%.