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BOP imbalances forecast between this year and next over persistent outflows
The Philippines is forecast to post balance of payments (BOP) deficits equal to around 1 percent of local output, measured as the gross domestic product (GDP) in both 2025 and 2026, reflecting persistent external currency outflows that exceed inflows.
Moody’s sees slight rebound in Philippine inflation
Inflation in the Philippines, which has plumbed a record low in more than five years of 1.3 percent in May, is projected to inch up at the upcoming June price survey, analysts at Moody’s Analytics said on Monday.
Cooler climate tempers Meralco sales growth; commercial, residential demand hold steady
Meralco, the country's largest power distributor, projects marginal growth in power sales for 1H 2025, a slowdown attributed primarily to cooler summer weather conditions that reduced energy consumption, particularly in the residential segment. Despite this, the company maintains a degree of resilience, with slight upticks in retail trade and restaurant-driven demand, signaling continued post-pandemic consumer activity.
Gas, diesel prices slashed as oil dips
Motorists can expect a significant relief at the pumps starting Tuesday, as fuel prices are set to drop further following a full week of global crude trading and a de-escalation of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Rice price drop in June may slow inflation; broader risks remain
Inflation in June appears poised to continue its descent following May’s six‑year low of 1.3 percent—a drop largely fueled by a sharp decline in rice prices, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
