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T-Bill yields climb as rate cycle turns

Philippine Treasury bill yields moved higher at Monday’s auction, as markets adjusted to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ shift toward tighter monetary policy amid rising inflation risks.

Philippine inflation hits 4.1% on rising costs

Headline inflation in the Philippines accelerated to 4.1 percent in March, the fastest pace since July 2024 when inflation hit 4.4 percent, driven by higher food prices and surging fuel costs, according to data released Tuesday by the Philippine Statistics Authority.

Economic Planning chief warns oil shock may worsen poverty, slow growth

Economic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan cautioned lawmakers that a prolonged Middle East conflict could trigger a severe economic shock in the Philippines, with surging oil prices threatening to reverse gains in poverty reduction.

No cheers for shares of Cheerios maker 

Shares of General Mills tumbled 7 percent Tuesday after the Cheerios maker slashed its full-year sales and profit outlook, blaming stubborn inflation and a “challenging” consumer backdrop for squeezing volumes.

Food prices edge upward in early February, risks build

Food prices are beginning to stir, hinting at fresh inflationary pressure, according to the latest price situationer released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

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World Bank approves P15.6B Philippine water security project

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DHSUD eyes stronger housing rollout after 575,000 homes

The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) said it will accelerate the government's housing program after delivering or facilitating 575,693 housing units in its first four years, putting the agency halfway toward its recalibrated target under the Marcos administration.

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