calendar_today May 18, 2026 schedule 2 min read

Philippine peso slides to fresh lows against dollar, raising pressure on Filipino households

The Philippine peso’s decline against the US dollar is reshaping consumer spending, imports, and daily living costs. Here’s a closer…

calendar_today May 13, 2026 schedule 3 min read

PH liquidity, bank lending accelerate in March as credit demand strengthens – BSP data

Philippine liquidity and bank lending accelerated in March, as stronger borrowing from businesses and households signaled resilient credit demand amid…

calendar_today May 12, 2026 schedule 3 min read

BSP joins ASEAN+3 peers in strengthening regional financial safety nets amid global uncertainty

BSP joins ASEAN+3 peers in reaffirming financial cooperation to strengthen regional resilience against rising global economic uncertainties and risks.

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calendar_today May 11, 2026 schedule 4 min read

Credit demand in the Philippines rises as inflation pressures household budgets

Credit demand in the Philippines is rising as inflation continues to pressure household budgets and consumer spending. It surged to 7.2%…

PH business confidence weakens as Middle East tensions fuel inflation concerns - BSP

calendar_today May 6, 2026 schedule 2 min read

BSP survey sees PH business confidence weakening as ME tensions fuel inflation concerns

Philippine business sentiment turned negative in March as global oil prices surged, sharply reducing confidence and weakening near-term economic outlook.

calendar_today May 1, 2026 schedule 3 min read

Inflation risks rise as banks keep lending steady, signaling cautious support for PH economy

Philippine inflation is projected to stay elevated as fuel, food, and electricity costs rise, while BSP warns of persistent upside…

Table taken from the BSP's latest Consumer Survey Report showing the country's economy outlook

calendar_today April 27, 2026 schedule 4 min read

BSP sees improved Filipino consumer confidence in Q1 but inflation, governance concerns temper economic outlook

Filipino consumer confidence improved in early 2026, but inflation and governance concerns continue to cloud household optimism for the months…

calendar_today April 10, 2026 schedule 2 min read

PH logs US$443 million FDI inflows in January 2026 amid global headwinds

Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into the Philippines reached US$443 million in January 2026, according to data released by the Bangko Sentral…

calendar_today April 10, 2026 schedule 3 min read

S&P holds Philippines’ BBB+ rating as geopolitical volatility tempers outlook to ‘Stable’

S&P affirms the Philippines’ “BBB+” rating, citing resilient growth and strong reserves, while shifting its outlook to stable amid geopolitical…

calendar_today April 3, 2026 schedule 3 min read

BSP flags gradual external sector adjustment amid global trade, energy cost pressures

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas sees a gradual external adjustment through 2027, amid global headwinds, slowing trade, and geopolitical risks.

Category: Economy