Philippines c.bank to continue support for economy “as long as needed”

MANILA, Dec 13 (Reuters) – The Philippine central bank will continue to support the economy for as long as necessary, its governor said on Monday, ahead of a policy meeting later this week.

That support will be “as long as needed to ensure the country’s economic recovery” Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Benjamin Diokno said in a speech, adding the monetary authority would remain vigilant against risks to inflation.

(Reporting by Neil Jerome Morales; Editing by Martin Petty)

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