Philippine inflation slowed for a second straight month in July, reinforcing expectations that price pressures are gradually easing even as households continue to grapple with elevated costs for food, electricity and transport.
The Bureau of the Treasury fully awarded P50 billion worth of Treasury bills on Monday after robust investor demand drove borrowing costs lower across all tenors, signaling growing confidence that inflationary pressures may be easing despite lingering risks from energy prices.
Philippine financial markets are entering a pivotal week as investors weigh a heavy lineup of economic data, corporate earnings, and global developments that could shape sentiment and expectations for monetary policy.
Sluggish economic growth and stubborn inflation are expected to keep the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) in a policy bind later in August, as fresh data are likely to show the economy remained soft in the second quarter while price pressures persisted.
The Philippine government is strengthening its foreign direct investment (FDI) reporting system by linking key government databases, a move aimed at giving policymakers a clearer picture of investment flows while boosting transparency and investor confidence.
Manila Electric Company (Meralco), led by Manuel V. Pangilinan, has restored electricity to nearly all customers affected by service interruptions caused by the enhanced southwest monsoon or Habagat, following around-the-clock efforts by its crews and field personnel.
Smart Communications has upgraded its Infinity Plans with ROAM+, the Philippines’ first annual roaming wallet giving members year-round international connectivity.
Cebu Pacific announced Tuesday it will resume direct flights between Iloilo and Bangkok, Thailand, and Singapore starting November this year, boosting international air links through its Iloilo hub.
Shell Pilipinas Corp. expects a stronger second half of 2026 as fuel demand recovers, commercial businesses remain resilient, and market volatility eases, even as competition in the Philippine fuel market intensifies.