Philippine central bank says monetary policy stance appropriate
[MANILA] The Philippine central bank's current monetary policy remains appropriately calibrated, with growth remaining on a strong path despite weakness in the first quarter and inflation seen continuing on a manageable path, its governor said on Monday.
Amando Tetangco also told a budget hearing in Congress that average inflation this year was expected to settle near the low end of the government's 2-4 per cent target, with the country having a solid foundation to weather global and domestic economic uncertainties.
The central bank's Monetary Board meets on Thursday to review its interest rate policy.
REUTERS
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