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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.
5 Feb 2025
2:34PM
QUICK LOOK: January inflation steady at 2.9% as gov’t focuses on price stability
Food inflation was the main driver, rising to 4 percent, while other sectors saw price reductions. Rice prices softened by 2.3 percent, ahead of the government's declaration of a food security emergency to ensure affordability.
7 Jan 2025
9:39AM
QUICK LOOK: PH Dec. inflation rose to 2.9%, full-year 2024 average down to 3.2%
Key drivers for the higher December 2024 inflation rate were rising costs in housing, utilities, and transport, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority.
27 Dec 2024
2:30PM
QUICK LOOK: PH gov’t keeps 2-4% inflation goal through 2028 amid stable outlook
Inflation target retained: The DBCC and BSP upheld the 2.0–4.0% inflation target for 2025–2028 to anchor inflation expectations and ensure price stability.
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