The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) says it is still considering further monetary tightening to bring inflation back to target, even as recent economic growth appears weaker. BSP Governor Eli Remolona indicates the central bank is prepared to raise interest rates if needed to support its price-stability goal.
Remolona also points to softer growth dynamics after a surprise slowdown in the prior quarter, saying this reduces near-term pressure to act immediately. Both outlets report that the BSP’s decision-making continues to weigh inflation performance against broader economic conditions, rather than relying on growth figures alone.
Overall, the outlets align on the central message: the BSP keeps a rate hike on the table, but the context has shifted due to weaker GDP growth. They do not present different conclusions about the policy stance, but they frame the rationale slightly through the lens of easing urgency versus the continued need to steer inflation.
