Headline inflation accelerated in August, climbing to 1.5 percent from 0.9 percent in July, as food prices—particularly for fish and vegetables—rose amid supply bottlenecks caused by a series of storms and widespread flooding, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Friday.
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)...
Manulife Philippines is expanding its focus on preventive health and financial preparedness through ManulifeMOVE, a wellness program designed to help Filipinos build healthier habits and prepare for longer, more secure lives.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas expects inflation to remain elevated in 2027, with the government adopting a 4 percent to 5 percent inflation assumption in crafting the proposed national budget amid continued global and domestic price risks.
Finance Secretary Frederick Go said the government’s 2027 budget will prioritize fiscal discipline and higher-impact spending as the administration works to sustain economic growth while reducing the deficit and managing debt levels.
The Management Association of the Philippines has flagged tax administration issues with the Bureau of Internal Revenue, prompting the agency to explore further reforms aimed at making compliance simpler, more predictable, and more responsive to businesses.