Treasury bill demand stays strong as yield move mixed
Investor appetite for short-term government securities remained robust on Monday, allowing the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) to fully award its Treasury bill (T-bill) and Cash Management Bill (CMB) offerings despite mixed movements in yields amid easing geopolitical tensions and moderating inflation expectations.
GCash parent Mynt files for P92.3-billion IPO with SEC
Mynt Inc., the parent company behind leading digital financial platform GCash, has submitted its registration statement to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to pursue an initial public offering (IPO) that could raise up to ₱92.3 billion.
BPI waives interbank transfer fees permanently starting July 1
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) on Monday announced that fund transfers via InstaPay and PESONet to other banks and e-wallets will be permanently free for all users effective July 1, 2026. The waiver complies with BSP Circular No. 1238, Series of 2026, which mandates fair and reasonable pricing for electronic fund transfers across financial institutions.
WB approves record $1.02B Philippine energy, water loan
The World Bank Group has approved a record USD1.02-billion financing package for the Philippines, backing reforms aimed at lowering electricity costs, strengthening water security and accelerating the country's transition to cleaner energy.
PH-Japan project upgrades grains quality testing system
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the National Food Authority (NFA) will upgrade the country’s grain quality testing system through a P184.2-million project funded jointly by the Philippine and Japan.
