Inflation in the Philippines is expected to continue its downward trend in May, with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) projecting a year-on-year rate between 0.9 percent and 1.7 percent, the central bank said Friday.
Average rates on treasury bills declined at Monday’s auction as demand picked up, following signals from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) that interest rates may be cut further amid slowing inflation.
Yields on treasury bills continued their downward trend at Monday’s auction, driven by expectations of further monetary policy easing amid signs of cooling inflation.
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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said it will temporarily suspend the operation of Coin Deposit Machines (CoDMs) in select malls starting June 17 to conduct a comprehensive review aimed at enhancing the coin recirculation program.
Rice prices continued to ease in early May, indicating a potential further slowdown in inflation after headline inflation decelerated in April to its slowest pace since November 2019.
SM Supermalls will open later on weekdays nationwide starting March 30, shifting mall hours to 11:00 a.m. from Monday to Friday as part of efforts to conserve electricity during the ongoing National Energy Emergency. On Saturdays and Sundays, the malls open 10 a.m. Closing hours on all days will be at 9 p.m.
The government and energy sector players are rolling out emergency measures to protect electricity supply and limit price increases as global fuel markets remain unstable amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) booked a record P19 billion net income in 2025, up 18.9 percent from P16.03 billion a year earlier, parent GT Capital Holdings reported, as strong vehicle demand and an expanding electrified lineup lifted results.