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GlobalSource makes case for bigger 50-bp BSP rate hike
by Keisha Ta-Asan - October 22, 2026 - 12:00am
New York-based GlobalSource Partners is advocating a larger 50-basis-point interest rate hike by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) today, warning that a smaller adjustment may not be enough to contain worsening...
BSP among most hawkish central banks – Nomura
by Keisha Ta-Asan - October 21, 2026 - 12:00am
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is among Southeast Asia’s most hawkish central banks as stubborn inflation keeps policymakers focused on raising borrowing costs despite weakness in the domestic economy,...
BPI, DMCI Homes to ease payments for US-based buyers
by Keisha Ta-Asan - October 21, 2026 - 12:00am
Bank of the Philippine Islands has partnered with DMCI Homes to make it easier for property buyers to pay housing amortizations directly from their bank accounts in the United States.
Salmon secures P8.8 billion to boost Philippines operations
by Keisha Ta-Asan - October 20, 2026 - 12:00am
Financial technology firm Salmon Group has secured $140 million (about P8.8 billion) in additional financing to expand its lending operations and introduce new loan products across the Philippines.
GoTyme raises 2026 customer target to 12.5 million
by Keisha Ta-Asan - October 20, 2026 - 12:00am
GoTyme Bank has raised its year-end customer target to 12.5 million as faster account openings and expanding lending activities fuel the digital lender’s growth, keeping it on track to turn profitable in ...
BOP deficit swells to $3.14 billion in September
by Keisha Ta-Asan - October 20, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines’ balance of payments deficit swelled to $3.14 billion in September, the largest monthly shortfall since January 2025, as the country’s external position continued to be weighed down...
Stocks rise despite record-low peso
by Keisha Ta-Asan - October 20, 2026 - 12:00am
The local stock market sustained its momentum from last week, advancing for a third consecutive session as optimism on the market debut of GCash overcame concerns over a weakening peso, which sank to a fresh record...
AMLC secures forfeiture of Abu Sayyaf-linked funds
by Keisha Ta-Asan - October 20, 2026 - 12:00am
The Anti-Money Laundering Council has secured a court order forfeiting P217,165 in funds belonging to a man linked to financing the Abu Sayyaf group, as authorities intensify efforts to disrupt financial networks...
BSP profit more than doubles to P170.2 billion
by Keisha Ta-Asan - October 19, 2026 - 12:00am
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) more than doubled its net income to P170.2 billion in the first seven months of 2026 as foreign exchange gains surged and interest expenses declined.
Poll: Another hike in BSP rates looms
by Keisha Ta-Asan - October 19, 2026 - 12:00am
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is widely expected to raise interest rates again this week as resurgent inflation, a weaker peso and growing risks from food and energy prices strengthen the case for further...
Expanding bond market access for Philippines businesses
by Keisha Ta-Asan - October 18, 2026 - 12:00am
For a company seeking money to expand, issuing bonds means asking investors to believe it can keep a promise: pay interest on schedule and return their money when the debt falls due.
Cash on delivery still rules Philippines online shopping
by Keisha Ta-Asan - October 18, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines is expected to remain Southeast Asia’s last major market where cash-on-delivery accounts for more than a fifth of online purchases in 2027, even as digital payments continue to grow rapidly,...
Remittances rise 2% to $3.37 billion in August
by Keisha Ta-Asan - October 16, 2026 - 12:00am
Personal remittances from overseas Filipinos rose by two percent to $3.37 billion in August from $3.31 billion in the same period last year, sustaining growth despite global uncertainties, according to the Bangko...
Peso crosses 63 to $1 level
by Keisha Ta-Asan - October 16, 2026 - 12:00am
The peso breached the 63-to-a-dollar level yesterday, closing at a fresh record low as  US inflation heated up,  reinforcing expectations of prolonged high interest rates and  boosting the dollar against ...
BSP revamps capital rules for banks’ fraud, cyber risks
by Keisha Ta-Asan - October 15, 2026 - 12:00am
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas  has adopted a new framework for determining how much capital banks must maintain against losses from fraud, cyberattacks and operational failures, with full implementation set...
PAGCOR profit to drop below P5 B this year
by Keisha Ta-Asan - October 15, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. expects its net income to fall below P5 billion this year from P17.47 billion in 2025, weighed down by higher mandatory remittances to the government’s sports agency...
BSP trims BOP deficit forecasts for 2026, 2027
by Keisha Ta-Asan - October 14, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines may post narrower balance of payments deficits for the next two years than earlier expected, although elevated fuel costs, geopolitical tensions and uneven global growth are still seen weighing on...
PAGCOR targets casino exit by 2027
by Keisha Ta-Asan - October 14, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. is targeting to complete its exit from casino operations by the third or fourth quarter of 2027, as the state gaming regulator moves closer to securing government approval...
High food, energy prices to weigh on Philippines growth
by Keisha Ta-Asan - October 14, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippine economy is expected to book slower growth than most major Southeast Asian peers this year as high food and energy prices weigh on activity, before staging a stronger rebound in 2027, according to the...
FDI inflows sink 44% in July – BSP
by Keisha Ta-Asan - October 14, 2026 - 12:00am
Foreign direct investment net inflows into the Philippines fell sharply in July from a year ago, pulling the seven-month tally down by nearly a quarter as all major components of foreign investment weakened.
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