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BSP makes preemptive quarter-point rate hike on inflation risks
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas on Thursday delivered a preemptive 25-basis-point rate hike and left the door open to further tightening as stubborn inflationary pressures threaten to keep prices above the central bank’s target range.
MAP seeks full 2027 budget transparency, accountability
The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) has called for full transparency and accountability in the proposed 2027 national budget, warning that questionable spending practices could further erode public trust and investor confidence.
Philippines P6.36T project pipeline faces execution test
The Philippines has built a P6.36-trillion investment pipeline, but the bigger challenge now is turning projects on paper into construction sites, operating facilities, and productive assets.
Moody’s affirms Philippine rating despite growth slowdown
Moody’s Ratings affirmed the Philippines’ Baa2 sovereign credit rating on Monday, citing expectations that the government’s fiscal position will stabilize over the next two years despite a sharp slowdown in economic growth.
Agri damage from enhanced habagat, 3 cyclones hits P1.91B
Agriculture sector damage from the enhanced southwest monsoon and Tropical Cyclones Luis, Maymay and Neneng has risen to P1.91 billion, per the Department of Agriculture (DA) 12 noon advisory. This is up from the P1.79 billion reported August 22.
