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

December 13, 2021By 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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