Coffee gets pricier amid global, local supply crunch

Inquirer.net - Oct 25, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — A cup of joe is about to get much more expensive, and Filipino coffee lovers might need to spend more on their daily caffeine fix. Limited global supplies, shipment delays and low harvests are driving up coffee prices, with the Philippine Coffee Board Inc. (PCBI) saying price hikes could take effect in December

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