Category: Economy

calendar_today December 5, 2025 schedule 4 min read

BSP flags benign inflation outlook amid softer growth prospects as bank lending holds firm

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported a broadly stable macro-financial environment in October and November, with liquidity growth accelerating,…

By Editorial Team

calendar_today December 2, 2025 schedule 4 min read

BSP pushes financial health in ASEAN 2026, honors fin-ed champions for digitalization effort

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is ramping up its commitment to financial health, education, and digital empowerment as it…

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ASEAN, Bangko Central ng Pilipinas, BSP, digitalization, Financial Health

By Ralph Fajardo

calendar_today November 28, 2025 schedule 4 min read

The Governance Factor: Why Corruption Scandals Could Drag the Peso Until 2026

When waist-deep water flooded several Metro Manila districts earlier this year, many residents chalked it up to another monsoon season…

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Corruption Scandals, Governance, Philippine Peso

By Edielyn Mangol

calendar_today November 25, 2025 schedule 4 min read

FSCC sets 2026 stability priorities as BSP prepares to launch new book on financial crises

The Philippines’ top financial regulators are stepping up efforts to deepen risk monitoring and strengthen the country’s defenses against systemic…

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BSP, crisis, financial, FSCC

By Ralph Fajardo

calendar_today November 21, 2025 schedule 3 min read

BSP puts spotlight on blended finance and data-driven policymaking to accelerate climate resilience, sustainable development

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is sharpening its focus on the intersection of sustainable finance and data-driven governance, underscoring…

By Ralph Fajardo

calendar_today November 19, 2025 schedule 3 min read

Metrobank sees BSP rate cuts, steeper yield curve, and growth rebound in 2026

Metrobank is projecting a more favorable macroeconomic environment for the Philippines in 2026, marked by potential policy rate cuts from…

By Ralph Fajardo

calendar_today November 11, 2025 schedule 4 min read

Steady inflation, robust reserves, and growing money supply signal economic stability in PH

The Philippine economy continues to show signs of resilience and stability as key economic indicators — namely inflation, foreign reserves,…

By Editorial Team

calendar_today November 10, 2025 schedule 3 min read

PH banking sector maintains strong growth as bank lending expands 10.5% in September

The Philippine banking sector continued to show resilience and steady growth as bank lending expanded by 10.5% in September, underscoring…

By Editorial Team

calendar_today November 6, 2025 schedule 3 min read

BSP: Inflation seen to stay within target range as domestic claims rise in Q2

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) expects inflation to remain well within its target range over the next few years,…

By Ralph Fajardo

calendar_today October 29, 2025 schedule 7 min read

GCash data leak threatens double-unicorn IPO ambitions

Special Report by Edielyn Mangol, Reporter GCash, the Philippines’ dominant fintech platform and celebrated “double unicorn,” is barreling toward one of the…

By Edielyn Mangol