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)...
Globe Telecom Inc is poised to significantly boost the country’s global connectivity with its entry into the Candle Cable System, a major subsea network across Asia, a report by BMI said.
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has extended the price freeze on basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs) until May 10, citing easing fuel costs that continue to help stabilize consumer prices.
Tourism Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay has called for a more coordinated push across the sector to sustain tourism’s role as a driver of inclusive economic growth, emphasizing its impact on livelihoods, enterprises, and communities nationwide.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) in Friday welcomed Moody’s latest assessment affirming the country’s strong banking system and external finances, saying it reflects a stable and resilient economy.