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    Small plastic cards helped boost 1Q deposits 432% higher to P27 billion

    The number of so-called basic deposit accounts (BDA) rose 170 percent in the first three months this year to 21.9 million from only 8.1 million a year ago, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said on Friday.

    BPI coal loan exposure drastically falls over three years

    The Bank of the Philippines Islands (BPI), which counts itself a strong supporter of sustainable financing, has brought down its exposure to coal loans from a high 45 percent of portfolio in 2020 to only 29 percent thus far this year.

    While sanguine about improved finances, 7 in 10 Filipinos eventually drop plans of acquiring a loan – survey

    More than eight of 10 in the Visayas and Mindanao are sanguine about their personal finances improving over the next 12 months, according to...

    Cost pressures, low government consumption moderate 2Q growth of only 4.3%

    Local output growth measured as the gross domestic product (GDP) expanded at a slower pace of only 4.3 percent in the second quarter this...

    Non-life insurance premium rates seen adjusted higher near term

    The cost of managing risks faced by local insurers for taking on clients, called reinsurance, is certain to rise, particularly the risk cover for...

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    Gov’t moves to clear P3B obligation to LRMC, signals stronger PPP commitment

    The Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) is seeking a P3-billion loan from Land Bank of the Philippines to settle its remaining financial obligations to Light Rail Manila Corp. (LRMC), the private operator of LRT Line 1.

    Diesel seen jumping over peso per liter this week

    Fuel prices are set to rise again this week, adding pressure on businesses and households already coping with steady increases since the start of the year.

    Hospital alliances boost Etiqa’s credibility

    Group medical insurer Etiqa Philippines is doubling down on trust, winning more than 50 Certificates of Good Standing from hospitals and clinics nationwide for 2025–2026, a strong signal of financial muscle and reliable claims payments in a competitive healthcare market.

    DA starts P20 rice sale in Davao City barangays

    The Department of Agriculture (DA) has started selling rice at P20 per kilo directly in barangays in Davao City, beginning in Barangay Matina Crossing.
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