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Bank lending accelerates amid ample liquidity

Bank lending in the Philippines accelerated in May, underpinned by continued domestic liquidity expansion, according to preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). 

EastWest Bank secures Great Place To Work® Certification for 2025

East West Banking Corp. (EastWest) has been Certified by Great Place To Work® for 2025, marking a major milestone in its ongoing people-first transformation.

DITO named fastest mobile network in PH by Opensignal

DITO Telecommunity has been recognized as the fastest mobile network in the Philippines, according to the April 2025 Mobile Network Experience Report by Opensignal, a global authority in mobile analytics.

Trade deficit in agricultural goods narrows in May—PSA data

The Philippines saw the trade deficit for agricultural goods trade narrowed in May, as exports of farm goods rise and the value of imports declined during the period.

PH reserves edge up to $105.3B in June

The country's gross international reserves (GIR) inched up to US$105.3 billion in June 2025 from US$105.2 billion in May, according to preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

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Metrobank introduces AI chatbot Ask Earnest in boost to Filipino financial literacy

The Metropolitan Bank and Trust company (Metrobank) has launched Ask Earnest, an AI‑powered chatbot answering everyday money questions as the bank expands its long‑term financial literacy advocacy for Filipinos.

Cybersecurity council gives organizations 30 days to plug security gaps 

The Cybersecurity Council of the Philippines (CSCP) is giving government agencies, businesses, schools, and local governments a 30-day wake-up call to check their digital defenses, warning that cyberattacks are escalating faster than many organizations can respond.

Microsoft outage disrupts Outlook, Teams, and 365 services

Microsoft’s Outlook, Teams, and other 365 services suffered a widespread outage that stretched from Thursday into Friday, disrupting access to email, collaboration tools, and cloud-based applications across several regions.

BOC, DA extend hours as ASEAN road curbs threaten cargo delays

Importers and exporters have been urged to clear shipments early as the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) prepare for road restrictions that could disrupt cargo movements during the Philippines-hosted ASEAN activities.
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