Philippines central bank cuts policy rate by 25 bps, as expected

MANILA: The Philippine central bank cut its policy rate by 25 basis points to 5.25%, its governor announced on Thursday, taking the rate to its lowest level in two-and-a-half years. A Reuters poll showed 22 out of 25 economists had forecast the Bangko …

Philippines cuts key rate again as inflation stays below target

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas reduced its overnight target reverse repurchase rate to 5.25% on Thursday Published Thu, Jun 19, 2025 · 04:03 PM [MANILA] The Philippine central bank lowered its key interest rate by a quarter point for the second time this …

Philippines cuts rates in bid to boost economic growth

MANILA -- The Philippine central bank on Thursday trimmed its benchmark rate by 25 basis points as it moved to support economic growth, wielding policy flexibility recently gained from the deceleration of inflation. With the cut, Bangko Sentral ng …

Firms in Spain earn nod to send meat to the Philippines

INQUIRER FILES MANILA, Philippines — Spain has secured a three-year accreditation to export chicken and turkey to the Philippines. The Department of Agriculture (DA) said this would boost the supply of meat in the archipelago. In Department Order No. 09, …

UN rapporteur urges reforms in Philippines, flags red-tagging, media attacks in final report

Why a UN Security Council seat is ‘crucial’ to the Philippines

The Philippines has a strong chance of gaining a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), according to observers. Manila has renewed its bid, with its foreign secretary stressing the country’s track record as a “pathfinder and …

Philippines authorities block press freedom groups from visiting detained journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) on Monday condemned Philippine authorities for refusing to allow its representatives and other press freedom groups to visit jailed journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio during a collaborative effort to advocate for her …

Kaiyi Auto Philippines and Xpress Forge Alliance to Accelerate Sustainable Mobility

In a groundbreaking move toward a more sustainable and tech-driven future, Kaiyi Auto Philippines has joined forces with Xpress Super App, the country’s leading super app for mobility and logistics solutions. This strategic partnership aims to transform …

Philippines Aims for 69.4 TWh in Clean Power Generation by 2035: A Greener Future Awaits!

The Philippines is gearing up for a renewable energy revolution, driven by the power of geothermal and hydropower. By 2035, the nation’s renewable energy generation is projected to soar to an impressive 69.4 terawatt-hours, boasting a robust compound …

Philippines climbs to 76th in energy transition index

The Philippines climbed six places to rank 76th out of 118 countries in the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) energy transition index, a report showed Wednesday. The “Fostering Effective Energy Transition 2025” report, developed by WEF in collaboration with …