Inflation in the Philippines eased to its lowest level in six years in July, driven by falling prices of rice, other food items, and utilities. The headline inflation rate slowed to 0.9 percent, down from 1.4 percent in June, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
Headline inflation in the Philippines rose to 1.4 percent in June, up from May’s six-year low of 1.3 percent, driven by increased housing and utilities costs—especially electricity—and a seasonal increase in education services following the start of classes.
Treasury bill (T-bill) rates were mixed in Monday’s auction, mirroring movements in the secondary market as investors awaited the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP)...
Average yields on treasury bills continued to ease at Monday’s auction, supported by growing expectations of further monetary policy loosening amid slowing inflation.
Treasury bill rates held steady at Monday’s auction as the market awaited fresh inflation data expected to influence the direction of monetary policy.
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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) honored ten outstanding institutional partners from the Visayas during the 2025 Outstanding BSP Stakeholders Appreciation Ceremony (OBSAC), underscoring the critical role of collaboration in achieving a stable, inclusive financial system.
ACEN Corp. has invested P1.9 billion in its affiliate, Natures Renewable Development Corp. (NAREDCO), through the subscription of 419,690 redeemable preferred shares priced at P4,527.16 each.
Union Bank of the Philippines, the banking arm of the Aboitiz Group, has approved a capital infusion of up to P1.5 billion into its thrift bank subsidiary, City Savings Bank Inc. (CitySavings), to support the latter’s continued expansion and operational needs.
PXP Energy Corp. has secured participation in three of the eight newly signed Petroleum Service Contracts (SCs) under the Marcos administration, bolstering its position in the country’s upstream oil and gas exploration sector.