MANILA -- The Philippine central bank on Thursday raised its key interest rate by 50 basis points to 3.75% in a bid to counter soaring inflation.
Latest increase comes as inflation soars, threatening growth

A logo of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is seen at their headquarters in Manila. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
MANILA -- The Philippine central bank on Thursday raised its key interest rate by 50 basis points to 3.75% in a bid to counter soaring inflation.