Economy
BSP Vows Action to Bring Inflation Back to Target Amid Easing Price Growth
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) affirmed its readiness to implement necessary policy actions to bring inflation back to its 3% target, despite a more-than-expected slowdown in May. The central bank acknowledges persistent medium-term price pressures, including those from the Middle East situation.
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