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Inflation, weak growth test BSP’s next policy move

Sluggish economic growth and stubborn inflation are expected to keep the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) in a policy bind later in August, as fresh data are likely to show the economy remained soft in the second quarter while price pressures persisted.

Treasury bill yields mixed as core inflation clouds outlook

Treasury bill yields ended mixed at Monday's auction as easing headline inflation pulled down rates on shorter-dated securities, while persistent inflation risks and geopolitical uncertainty kept upward pressure on one-year debt.

Earnings season tests market amid rate concerns

Philippine shares are expected to trade cautiously in the coming weeks as the second-quarter earnings season begins, shifting investors' focus from recent market gains to whether corporate profits can withstand persistent inflation, the prospect of further monetary tightening, and rising geopolitical risks.

June inflation slows to 6.4%; rate hike risks linger

Inflation eased for a second straight month in June, offering consumers and businesses some relief from elevated prices, but a pickup in underlying price pressures could keep the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on course for another interest rate increase.

Government keeps inflation guard up despite price easing

The Marcos administration will keep anti-inflation measures in place despite easing price pressures, signaling that it sees the battle against rising living costs as far from over amid persistent risks from volatile global oil markets.

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ASEAN adopts mineral strategy, strengthens controls on strategic exports

ASEAN leaders agreed to draw more investment into critical mineral processing and manufacturing while tightening regional cooperation on exports of sensitive goods, as the bloc seeks to capture more industrial value and protect strategic supply chains.

Andok’s Litson picks Rockport Power for electricity supply at 16 branches

Andok’s Litson Corp. has partnered with Rockport Power to secure power supply for 16 of its stores, using the Retail Aggregation Program (RAP) to bring down electricity expenses amid rising operational costs.

DOE, ERIA team‑up to speed up PH energy transition

The Department of Energy (DOE) and the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) have formalized a partnership to advance the country’s energy transition through research, technical cooperation, and policy support for a secure, reliable, and affordable energy system.

Maynilad taps Cavite excess water to boost supply for Bacoor, Imus residents

Maynilad Water Services Inc. has sealed two agreements with the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) and the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) to turn NIA’s excess water resources into public drinking‑water supply, strengthening water security across Cavite.

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