Spluk Daily Brief — October 2, 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
Former MILF combatants get livelihood, tech aid from DOST and OPAPRU for socioeconomic reintegration
Former combatants of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in Mindanao received livelihood packages and technology assistance from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), which helped them transition into peaceful and sustainable civilian communities.
Source: DOST Philippines · October 1, 2026, 4:14 pm PHT
FCDU loans rise to US$16.31B in Q2 2026
Banks’ foreign currency loans reached US$16.31 billion in the second quarter of 2026, up by 5.6 percent from US$15.44 billion in the previous quarter, primarily driven by increased borrowing from export-oriented and other industries’ activities. These loans are known as FCDU loans. They are handled through banks’ foreign currency deposit units (FCDUs).Of…
Source: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas · September 30, 2026, 2:03 pm PHT
Inflation forecast para sa September 2026
Inaasahan ng BSP na maitatala sa pagitan ng 6.4 at 7.4 porsyento ang inflation sa Setyembre 2026. Maaaring nagtulak pataas sa inflation ang mas mataas na presyo ng gulay, isda, bigas, at prutas kaugnay ng masamang panahon. Maaari ring tumaas ang inflation dahil sa pagtaas ng presyo ng petrolyo sa bansa at…
Source: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas · September 30, 2026, 10:42 am PHT
Month-ahead inflation forecast for September 2026
The BSP projects September 2026 inflation to settle within the range of 6.4 to 7.4 percent. Upward price pressures for the month are likely to be driven by weather-related increases in the prices of vegetables, fish, rice, and fruits. Increased domestic petroleum prices and depreciation of the peso could likewise contribute to…
Source: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas · September 30, 2026, 10:40 am PHT
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