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  "path": "/business/bangko-sentral-pilipinas-monetary-policy-interest-rates-april-2026/",
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  "textContent": "The rate hike comes after inflation nearly doubled in March to 4.1% as the Middle East crisis pushed transport and fuel costs higher",
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