The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Friday said the inflation outcome in June kept to its forecast range of 1.1 percent to 1.9 percent, reinforcing expectations of subdued price pressures for the rest of the year.
Headline inflation in the Philippines rose to 1.4 percent in June, up from May’s six-year low of 1.3 percent, driven by increased housing and utilities costs—especially electricity—and a seasonal increase in education services following the start of classes.
Gilas Pilipinas Women found their rhythm on Thursday, pulling away in the second half behind the hot shooting of Vanessa de Jesus to beat Thailand, 83-66, in the 2025 William Jones Cup at the Taipei Heping Basketball Gymnasium.