The bank has twice raised rates, by a total of 75 basis points — to 5.75 percent for overnight borrowing rates and 7.75 percent for overnight lending rates — since annual inflation rates hit 11.4 percent in June.

Central bank Gov. Amando Tetangco told journalists the bank was prepared to take “all necessary actions” to tackle high inflation and promote price stability.

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