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MANILA -- The Philippine central bank forecast on Thursday inflation is likely to average above 5% this year and that monetary policy "couldn't do very much" to bring it down because rising prices are being driven by factors outside its control. (confirmed by 2 sources) [1]

MANILA -- The Philippine central bank cut its key interest rate benchmark by 25 basis points Thursday, continuing its monetary easing cycle to support domestic economic growth. (confirmed by 7 sources) [2]

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Typhoon Kalmaegi has left at least 66 people dead with 26 others missing in the central Philippines, many in widespread flooding that [3]

EconomyPhilippine government starts four-day workweek as energy prices bite Vietnam to remove tariffs on imported fuel; Indonesia and Malaysia stand pat A line forms at a gas station in Quezon City, Metro Manila, on March 9. [4]

6.1 magnitude quake rocks central Philippines A 6.1 magnitude earthquake rocked the central Philippines on Thursday, the US Geological Survey said, though there were no reports of casualties or significant damage. The s [5]

EconomySoutheast Asia braces for 'increasing divergence' after mixed 2025 growth Trump tariffs, China's 'deflationary exports,' climate risks loom over region People watch New Year's fireworks in Quezon City on Jan. 1. [6]

MANILA -- The Philippine central bank on Thursday raised its key interest rate by 50 basis points to 3.75% in a bid to counter soaring inflation. (confirmed by 4 sources) [7]

MANILA -- The Philippine central bank's chief said that an interest rate cut in August is "somewhat more likely than before" during a news briefing on Thursday that followed a decision to keep its key rate on hold for now. (confirmed by 2 sources) [8]

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