The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) sees inflation remaining elevated between 7.5 and 8.3 percent this month, well above the two to four percent target, after hitting a 14-year high of 8.1 percent in December.
Philip Morris International (PMI) is calling for closer cooperation among government, scientists and industry to accelerate the adoption of smoke-free products in the Philippines, saying scientific innovation must be matched by supportive policies, consumer awareness and product accessibility.
With the world facing rising temperatures and the likelihood of a very strong El Niño, the Philippines is calling for urgent, concrete action to turn its national climate plans from written policy into real protection for vulnerable communities.
Regional economic stability received a significant boost today as amended terms governing the Chiang Mai Initiative Multilateralisation (CMIM) officially entered into force.