BSP flags impact of looming Naia fee hikes on inflation

BSP flags impact of looming Naia fee hikes on inflation

MANILA, Philippines — The upcoming fee increases at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) could stoke transport inflation by making air travel costlier in the near term, the central bank said, although the higher charges would unlikely upset the overall price growth outlook. In its latest monetary policy report released on Monday, the Bangko Sentral ng

Inflation could overshoot 2-4% range in second half — BSP - BusinessWorld Online

THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) said inflation could overshoot the 2-4% target range in the second half of this year amid base effects. In its latest Monetary Policy report, the central bank said annual inflation is likely to settle within the 2-4% target band from this year to 2026 amid declining rice prices. “However, inflation could exceed the target range in the latter part of 2025, primarily due to base effects from easing commodity p…

The opportunity to further lower the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) of rice has increased. In a press conference, DA Spokesperson and Assistant Secretary Arnel De Mesa said that it is possible that the MSRP will be implemented at ₱45 from ₱49. De Mesa said that based on the decreasing prices in the global market and the prevailing exchange rate, it is possible that it will be implemented by the end of March. The MSRP for rice was previous…