Spluk Daily Brief — August 31, 2026. A concise roundup of verified updates from Philippine government and public-information sources. Each item is summarized for context and links to the original bulletin.
Today’s top updates
Tropical Cyclone Alert : Tropical Depression Pilandok
Tropical Cyclone Alert : Tropical Depression Pilandok PILANDOK MAINTAINS ITS STRENGTH AS IT MOVES NORTH NORTHWESTWARD. Location of eye/center : The center of Tropical Depression PILANDOK was estimated based on all available data at at 1,145 km East of Extreme Northern Luzon (21.6, 132.9). Strength : Maximum winds of 55 kph near the centerand gustiness of up to 70 kph. Forecast movement : Forecast to…
Source: DOST-PAGASA · August 31, 2026, 5:04 pm PHT
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Discount Window Facility interest rates effective 01 September 2026
Effective 01 September 2026, the interest rates for Discount Window Facility peso availments are as follows:Loan MaturityRate (%)1 – 90 days6.471091 – 180 days6.9420The foregoing interest rates are based on the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Overnight Lending rate. The appropriate spread, as determined by the BSP, may change periodically to complement…
Source: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas · August 28, 2026, 8:09 pm PHT
Statement of BSP Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. on JCR's affirmation of PH's A- credit rating, stable outlook
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) welcomes Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR)’s affirmation of the Philippines' investment-grade credit rating. This reflects continued confidence in the country's sound fundamentals amid external headwinds.JCR today affirmed the country’s "A-" rating with a "stable" outlook. The rating action comes at a time of heightened uncertainty, including…
Source: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas · August 28, 2026, 3:06 pm PHT
Month-ahead inflation forecast for August 2026
The BSP projects August 2026 inflation to settle within the range of 5.5 to 6.5 percent. Upward price pressures for the month are likely to be driven by higher rice, vegetable, fruit, and fish prices, partly due to unfavorable weather conditions, and elevated domestic fuel costs. These upward pressures are expected to…
Source: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas · August 28, 2026, 1:14 pm PHT
DOST pushes for nationwide AI use in MSMEs, partners with Limitless Lab
Tapped to lead the nationwide efforts in artificial intelligence (AI) capacity-building for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-CARAGA)-Caraga Regional Office signed a partnership with Limitless Lab, to help MSMEs integrate AI in their businesses.
Source: DOST Philippines · August 28, 2026, 11:49 am PHT
DOST to get P30.9-B budget for 2027; R&D, STEM scholarship favored
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is set to receive a proposed 30.9 billion-peso budget under the National Expenditure Program (NEP) for 2027, prioritizing research and development (R&D) and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) scholarships.
Source: DOST Philippines · August 28, 2026, 10:13 am PHT
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