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    September inflation accelerates, still below BSP target

    Headline inflation in the Philippines quickened to 1.7 percent in September, the fastest pace since March, as rising transport, food, and restaurant costs drove up consumer prices, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Tuesday.

    Inflation accelerates in August on higher food prices

    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.

    Drop in rice, poultry, fish prices could slow August inflation

    A sharp decline in rice, poultry, and fish prices during the second half of August signals a favorable trend toward continued easing of inflation.

    Regular milled rice price ease in early August—PSA data

    The average price of regular milled rice fell 20 percent year-on-year to P40.66 per kilo in the first half of August, potentially easing overall inflation if the downtrend holds through month-end.

    Treasury bill yields down amid rate expectations

    Treasury bill yields declined at Monday’s auction as investors shifted focus back to short-term debt following the auction of five-year retail treasury bonds last week, and amid growing anticipation of potential monetary policy easing.

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    SP New Energy to rebrand as MGen Renewable Energy Holdings

    SP New Energy Corp. (SPNEC) announced Thursday that its board has approved changing the company’s name to MGen Renewable Energy Holdings Inc., reflecting the integration of its majority owner, Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen), into its branding.

    SEC to roll out circulars setting tone for market reforms

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced it will...

    DA secures palay buying commitment ahead of harvests, despite rice imports

    The Department of Agriculture (DA) has secured firm commitments from rice millers and importers to buy local palay at minimum prices, even as imported rice enters the market.

    City of Dreams, Melco Foundation donate P9.9M security equipment to NCRPO

    The Melco Resorts (Philippines) Foundation, together with City of Dreams Manila and Entertainment City Estate Management Inc., turned over P9.9 million worth of security gadgets and equipment to the Philippine National Police–National Capital Region Police Office (PNP-NCRPO) in a ceremonial event held at City of Dreams Manila.

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