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BSP sees April inflation accelerating to 5.6%–6.4% amid rising price pressures
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) expects inflation in April 2026 to climb sharply, forecasting a range of 5.6 percent to 6.4 percent, signaling intensifying price pressures across the economy.
ADB cuts Asia growth forecast, sees higher inflation amid Middle East crisis
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday lowered its economic growth outlook for developing Asia and the Pacific, warning that ongoing conflict in the Middle East is causing deeper and longer-lasting disruptions than expected.
PAL posts modest profit growth in Q1
Philippine Airlines reported a 2.6 percent increase in net income to $78.77 million in the first quarter, driven by strong travel demand.
T-Bill yields climb as rate cycle turns
Philippine Treasury bill yields moved higher at Monday’s auction, as markets adjusted to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ shift toward tighter monetary policy amid rising inflation risks.
Confidence signals mixed as risks rise, shaping policy outlook
Consumer sentiment in the Philippines improved at the start of 2026, but both households and businesses are growing more cautious about the months ahead, according to surveys by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). The shifting outlook highlights the delicate balance policymakers face as they weigh inflation risks against slowing economic momentum.
