In an unusual scheduling decision, the Philippines’ central bank will conduct its rate-setting meeting a day earlier than planned due to a family wedding attended by some Monetary Board members. The bank is anticipated to maintain its key rate at 6.5%, a nearly 17-year peak, in line with easing inflation expectations. Meanwhile, the Philippines aims to generate 400 bln pesos from a retail bond offering, with preparations in place for inflation-linked bonds and sukuk, citing readiness for financial innovations.