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  1. Foreign reserves settle at 16-month low in May

    Foreign reserves settle at 16-month low in May

    The Philippines’ gross international reserves fell to a 16-month low of $104 billion in May 2026 as the BSP tapped reserves for government debt servicing and…

  2. Super El Niño may nudge inflation higher

    Super El Niño may nudge inflation higher

    ‘It did not happen in the recent past. The last time we experienced double-digit inflation was in 2008. This time, we have found ways to mitigate El Niño.’

  3. BSP says may inflation could hit 7.9%

    BSP says may inflation could hit 7.9%

    The central bank projected that May inflation could settle within a range that includes 7.9 percent, reflecting continued price pressures across key…

  4. Floral prints in full bloom for Flores de Mayo

    Floral prints in full bloom for Flores de Mayo

    Wearing printed flowers during the merry month of May feels fitting. It is simple, meaningful, and quietly symbolic — like offering a bloom not just in hand,…

  5. Negros Power cuts May rates

    Negros Power cuts May rates

    Negros Electric and Power Corp. announced lower electricity rates for May, with residential consumers benefiting from reduced generation and transmission…

  6. CEREMONIAL Blood Pressure Measurement led by (from left) OMRON Philippines general manager Benjamin Agbulos with Philippine Society of Hypertension trustee Jane Eflyn L. Lardizabal-Bunyi, secretary Dr. Marlon T. Co, vice president Dr. Benjamin A. Balmores Jr., and president Dr. Alejandro Bimbo F. Diaz, treasurer Dr. Marc Denver A. Tiongson with trustee Dr. Norman G. Rabago.

    Hypertension awareness saves lives

    ‘Hypertension is a silent but serious health risk. May Measure Month reminds us each year that early detection is our strongest defense.’

  7. May fuel surcharge cut, but airfares stay high

    May fuel surcharge cut, but airfares stay high

    The Civil Aeronautics Board has lowered airline fuel surcharges to Level 18 for May 1–15, offering slight relief in domestic and international ticket prices as…

  8. Auto sales show May rebound

    Auto sales show May rebound

    ‘So the month-on-month pick-up in vehicle sales is somewhat expected. However, the year-to-date sales remain softer.’

  9. BARMM May inflation lowest

    BARMM May inflation lowest

    BARMM records lowest inflation in the Philippines at -1.6% in May 2025, easing consumer costs but raising concerns about economic growth and job stability in…

  10. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and DOLE Secretary Bienvenido E. Laguesma meet with the job seekers who were hired on the spot during the 123rd Labor Day job fair on 1 May 2025, at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. (Photo by Ali Creo, DOLE IPS)

    May job fairs yield 37K instant hires

    Over 37,000 individuals were hired on the spot (HOTS) during the job fairs organized nationwide by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in May.