NEDA chief says PH ‘concerned’ over inflation

NEDA chief says PH ‘concerned’ over inflation

National Economic and Development Authority Secretary Arsenio Balisacan (OPS photo) The Philippines cannot escape the effects of recent developments in the global economy even as its government attempts to address inflation, Socioeconomic Planning Secretary and...
PH’s September inflation hits 4-year high—PSA

PH’s September inflation hits 4-year high—PSA

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on Wednesday reported inflation of 6.9 percent for September 2022, a four-year high.According to the PSA, the September inflation was the highest recorded since October 2018.The September inflation was higher than the 6.3...
Palace says gov’t ‘closely monitoring’ skidding peso

Palace says gov’t ‘closely monitoring’ skidding peso

Malacañang on Tuesday said President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and his economic team were “closely monitoring” the situation of the peso as it continues to hit new lows.In a virtual presser, Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles said the...