The headline inflation in Davao del Sur decreased by 1.4 percentage points having 5.0 percent in May 2023, from 6.4 percent in April 2023. This inflation rate is 1.8 percentage points lower than the inflation rate on May 2022 posted at 6.8 percent. The average inflation for the year’s first five months stood at 7.6 percent. (Table A and Figure 1).

The municipality of Matanao had a total population of 60,493 individuals based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing or 2020 CPH. With 100% being the household population. Of the 60.5 thousand household population in 2020, 51.9 percent or 31.4 thousand individuals were male and 48.1 percent or 29.1 thousand individuals were female.

The 2020 Census of Population and Housing (2020 CPH) revealed that the Municipality of Hagonoy, Davao del Sur had a total population of 56,919 people. Out of this total, the household population involved 100.0% percent or even a number of 56,919 persons. This figure posted a 6.77 growth rate compared with the 2015 total population (53,309).

The municipality of Magsaysay had a total population of 56,263 individuals based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing or 2020 CPH. With 100% being the household population. Of the 56.3 thousand household population in 2020, 51.7 percent or 29.1 thousand individuals were male and 48.3 percent or 27.2 thousand individuals were female.

The province of Davao del Sur had a total population of 680,481 individuals based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing or 2020 CPH. Comprising 99.8 percent of this total was the household population, which was 679,457 individuals. Of the 679.4 thousand household population in 2020, 51.3 percent or 348.7 thousand individuals were male and 48.7 percent or 330.7 thousand individuals were female. Categorically by age group, 210.0 thousand (30.9%) were young dependents or individuals under 15 years old while 430.9 thousand (63.4%) were in the working-age group (15 to 64 years old) or the economically-active population. The remaining 38.57 thousand (5.7%) were old dependents or individuals 65 years old and over. Individuals aged 0 to 14 years old, 15 to 64 years old, and 65 years old and over accounted for 31.7, 63.2, and 5.1 percent, respectively, of the household population of Davao del Sur in 2015.

In March 2023, the headline inflation rate in the City of Davao decreased to 8.8 percent, 1.0 percentage point lower than the previous month's rate of 9.8 percent. The average inflation rate from January to April 2023 was 9.8 percent. Among the thirteen commodity groups, Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages had the largest share to inflation with inflation rate of 6.7 percent in April 2023, down from 9.0 percent in March 2023. It was followed by Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas and Other Fuels at 10.2 percent, down from 10.7 percent in the previous month. The third commodity with the highest share was Furnishings, Household Equipment and Routine Household Maintenance at 8.9 percent, down from 9.5 percent in the previous month.

The headline inflation in Davao del Sur decreased by 0.8 percentage point having 6.4 percent in April 2023, from 7.2 percent in March 2023. This inflation rate is 1.2 percentage points higher than the inflation rate on April 2022 posted at 5.2 percent. The average inflation for the year’s first four months stood at 8.2 percent. (Table A and Figure 1). The decrease in Davao del Sur’s inflation rate was mainly brought about by the decrease in the Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages index to 8.5 percent from 9.3 percent in the previous month. It shares 50.7 percent which is the highest share in the inflation trend. Next to that is the decrease in the inflation rate of Transport to a negative 4.5 percent from negative 2.0 percent in the previous month. It contributes 25.8 percent, the second highest share in the inflation trend. Furthermore, the inflation rate of Restaurants and Accommodation Services declined to 5.7 percent from 7.1 percent in the previous month. It contributes the third highest share in the inflation trend with 11.4 percent. Also, the annual upticks of Housing, Water Electricity, Gas, and Other Fuels decreased to 8.9 percent from 9.2 percent in the previous month. Other than that, the inflation rate of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco declined to 16.4 percent from 17.1 percent. The same goes for Personal Care, and Miscellaneous Goods and Services which inflation rate declined to 1.3 percent from 1.5 percent in the previous month.

In March 2023, the headline inflation in City of Davao eases at 9.8 percent, down by 1.1 percentage points from 10.9 percent in February 2023. The average inflation rate in the city for the first quarter of the year stood at 10.1 percent. (Table A and Figure 1). Among the thirteen commodity groups, Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages had the largest share to inflation with inflation rate of 9.0 percent in March 2023 , down from 10.7 percent in February 2023. It was followed by Transport, at 6.9 percent from 12.3 in the previous month and Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas and other Fuels at 10.7 percent from 11.0 percent in the previous month. Likewise, relative to their annual rates in February 2023, lower year-on-year inflation rates were also observed in the following commodity groups:

The headline inflation in Davao del Sur decreased by 2.2 percentage point having 7.2 percent in March 2023, from 9.4 percent in January 2023. This inflation rate is 1.4 percentage points higher than the inflation rate on March 2022 posted at 5.8 percent. The average inflation for the year’s first three months stood at 8.8 percent. (Table A and Figure 1). The decrease in Davao del Sur’s inflation rate was mainly brought about by the decrease in the Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages index to 9.3 percent from 12.9 percent in the previous month. It shares 75.1 percent which is the highest share in the inflation trend. Next to that is the decrease in the inflation rate of Transport to a negative 2.0 percent from 5.0 percent in the previous month. It contributes 23.7 percent, the second highest share in the inflation trend.

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) – Davao del Sur Provincial Statistics Office conducted the 1st Quarter National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) on 9 March 2023 at exactly 2:00 P.M. This activity was pursuant to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) Memorandum No. 06, Series of 2023: Resumption of Face-To-Face Conduct of NSED. It was a standard drill and evacuation that uses simple steps to teach all personnel how to perform the “Drop, Cover, and Hold On,” which is a quake-safe action designed to protect lives and prevent injuries from falling furniture and flying objects that can become projectiles during ground shaking. One of the NDRRMC’s distinct programs under the direct facilitation of the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), NSED is a good opportunity to