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Corruption, inflation drain P2.75T from economy
Corruption and inflation may have cost the Philippine economy an estimated P2.75 trillion over the 12 months to the second quarter of 2026, Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said Thursday, as lawmakers launched an inquiry into the country’s slowing growth and weakening investment.
Treasury bill yields up as oil prices stoke inflation fears
Treasury bill yields rose across all maturities at Monday’s auction as surging oil prices fueled concerns over inflation and the prospect of further monetary tightening by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.
August inflation eases, but price pressures remain
Philippine inflation eased to a five-month low of 6.1 percent in August, offering some relief after prices accelerated sharply earlier this year, but the reading remained elevated enough to underscore the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ decision to raise interest rates last week.
Inflation pushes Filipinos to rethink money moves
Elevated inflation is reshaping how Filipinos save, spend, and invest, as persistently high living costs squeeze household budgets and erode the purchasing power of money sitting idle.
BSP sees elevated inflation shaping 2027 budget
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.
