The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is expected to start raising interest rates by the second half of next year to address domestic macroeconomic issues.

Maybank Group Chief Economist Suhaimi Ilias sees a total 50-basis point (bps) hike through 2018, starting with a 25-bps adjustment during the third quarter.

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