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    BSP ensures cash availability in typhoon-hit Masbate

    The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), through its Legazpi Branch, is actively addressing the cash needs of banks in Masbate following the impact of Typhoon Opong.

    GSIS extends aid to quake-hit Cebu members

    The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) announced its readiness to assist members and pensioners in Bogo and other quake-hit areas in Cebu, following the recent magnitude 6.9 earthquake that caused structural damage and disrupted daily life.

    EEI names new Infrastructure Division head

    EEI Corp., one of the Philippines’ largest construction firms, has appointed Paul C. Visaya as head of its Infrastructure Division, effective this October. The move is part of a broader restructuring of the company’s organizational framework.

    US market, gold gain despite government shutdown, job losses

    Major U.S. markets shrugged off a federal government shutdown and weaker labor data on Wednesday, with equities and gold both pushing higher.

    More foreign currency expense than earnings seen persisting through 2026 

    The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) projects the country's balance of payments (BOP) to remain in deficit over the next two years, as current account pressures persist.

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    Banks seen as economic pillar amid uncertainty – BSP

    The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) highlighted innovation, inclusion, and integrity as key priorities for the financial sector during its annual reception for the banking community on Friday, saying the banking industry remains one of the bright spots in the economy.

    2GO, DTI unite to strengthen supply

    Logistics giant 2GO Group, Inc. has inked a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to bolster the Philippines’ supply chain and enhance logistics support for businesses nationwide.

    DA pushes limited rice varieties to improve processing efficiency

    The Department of Agriculture (DA) is encouraging rice farmers in areas covered by rice processing systems (RPS) to plant only one or two rice varieties per area to speed up processing and reduce costs.

    Fabian S. Dee, Metrobank President/CEO 

    Fabian S. Dee, 62, stands as one of the country’s most respected banking leaders, serving as President and CEO of Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company (Metrobank), the country’s premier universal bank.
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