Friday, 31 October 2025
7 Oct 2025
10:21AM
Philippine inflation inches up to 1.7 percent in September 2025
The rise in transport costs—up 1.0 percent in September after a 0.3 percent decline in August—was the main driver of the uptick. The food and non-alcoholic beverages index also inched up to 1.0 percent from 0.9 percent a month earlier, while the rate of increase in the prices in restaurants and accommodation services rose to 2.4 percent from 2.3 percent.
30 Sep 2025
8:48AM
ADB keeps 2025 growth forecast at 5.6%, trims 2026 outlook
Robust domestic demand and subdued inflation will support Philippine economic growth this year and next, according to a report released by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Tuesday.
4 Jul 2025
1:39PM
QUICK LOOK: June 2025 inflation climbs to 1.4%
Headline inflation rose to 1.4 percent in June 2025, up slightly from 1.3 percent in May, driven mainly by a faster year-on-year increase in housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuel costs. In comparison, inflation in June 2024 stood at 3.7 percent.
6 May 2025
9:57AM
PH inflation hits 5-year low on easing food, transport prices
Inflation in the Philippines eased to 1.4 percent in April 2025, the lowest since November 2019, as food and transport price increases slowed.
4 Apr 2025
10:22AM
QUICK LOOK: March 2025 inflation slows to 1.8% as food, transport costs ease
The Philippines’ headline inflation eased to 1.8 percent in March 2025, down from 2.1 percent in February and significantly lower than the 3.7 percent recorded in March 2024.
31 Mar 2025
5:53PM
BSP: Inflation may have dipped to 4-year low in March due to cheaper rice
The central bank said this forecast reflects a continued slowdown in price increases, supported by improved supply conditions and currency appreciation, even as some consumer costs remain elevated.
5 Mar 2025
9:38AM
QUICK LOOK: PH inflation drops to 2.1% in Feb amid lower food, transport costs
The deceleration was primarily influenced by a lower rise in food and non-alcoholic beverages (2.6 percent from 3.8 percent) and declining transport costs (-0.2 percent from +1.1 percent).
21 Feb 2025
8:52PM
BPI: BSP injects P300B liquidity, balancing bank support, inflation risks
Local banks are getting a competitive boost as the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) slashes the reserve requirement ratio (RRR) by 200 basis points, injecting at least P300 billion into the financial system, according to the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI).
13 Feb 2025
4:36PM
Citing uncertain inflation, BSP defies dovish market bet by holding rates steady
The decision underscores the central bank’s cautious stance amid persistent inflation risks and global economic uncertainty.
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