FCDU loans remain key support for foreign exchange
Foreign currency deposit unit (FCDU) loans increased by 2.9 percent in the fourth quarter of 2025, reaching US$15.56 billion from US$15.13 billion in the previous quarter.
PH external liabilities drop in Q3 2025, signaling stronger financial position
The country's net external liabilities — the difference between what the country owes to foreign entities and what it owns abroad — fell by 9.3 percent in the third quarter of 2025, according to preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
Bank lending picks up in February as credit flows support economy
Bank lending continued to expand in February, signaling steady credit activity that supports both business operations and household spending.
Balance of payments seen under pressure this year and next
The country’s balance of payments (BOP) is expected to remain under pressure over the next two years due to a weaker global economy and ongoing structural challenges, according to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas projections.
IPOPHL expands anti-counterfeit drive to online markets
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines is intensifying its campaign against counterfeit goods, broadening enforcement to digital platforms and local communities as it pursues a “zero counterfeit” goal.
