The Inflation Tightrope: Decoding the BSP’s January 2026 Forecast
As the Philippines enters the second month of 2026, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has provided a cautious outlook for the nation's wallet. In its latest month-ahead advisory, the central bank eyes January inflation to settle within a tight corridor of 1.4% to 2.2%.
Economic Shock: Philippine GDP Growth Sinks to 3% in Q4 2025 Amid Graft Fallout
The Philippine economy hit a significant roadblock to close out 2025, as Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth plummeted to a post-pandemic low of 3 percent in the fourth quarter.