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The BSP held an off-cycle policy meeting in March and warned inflation could breach its 4% ceiling this year due to higher energy prices.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Remolona pointed to prior episodes where the peso depreciates sharply just as oil prices surged, fueling inflation and prompting the BSP to step in.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026
Outside of home, the BSP governor is looking to a summer event in Basel, Switzerland, where the new Fed head will give his outlook on the U.S. economy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026
What does concern the BSP more, given its inflation mandate, are currency and price swings that could make Philippine exports too expensive or imports too cheap.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026
The BSP said it will ensure that overall policy settings remain consistent with maintaining price stability conducive to sustainable economic growth.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025
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