The country's hunger situation improved slightly in the latter half of 2025, according to the latest data released in January. An estimated one in every five Filipino families experienced unintentional hunger in the past three months, showing a slight decrease compared to previous months.
Based on the survey conducted in the last week of November, 20.1 percent of respondents said they had experienced hunger and food insecurity at least once in the past three months. This is lower than the 22 percent recorded in September, indicating small but significant progress.
However, the average hunger rate remains high throughout 2025, almost at the same level as in 2024. This is still higher than in the post-pandemic years, where the percentage of hunger was lower. This shows that the economic recovery has not yet been fully felt by all sectors.
In terms of region, the highest hunger rate is in Mindanao, followed by Visayas and Metro Manila, while the lowest is in the rest of Luzon. Notably, Metro Manila has the highest average throughout the year, reflecting ongoing challenges even in urban areas.
The latest data is composed of moderate hunger and severe hunger, with a higher proportion experiencing hunger once or a few times, while a smaller proportion of families are often or always hungry. Overall, it is clear that despite some improvement, food security remains a critical issue in the Philippines.
