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Beginning July, MSME loans no longer count as reserve-eligible funds – BSP

Loans the various banks have extended to large enterprises and the micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) sector no longer count as reserve-eligible funds...

Manila sovereign standing rated weak under latest S&P readings

On a scale of 1 to 6, with 6 being weakest, the Philippine sovereign's institutional and economic standing is rated 4, according to the...

IMF flags country’s corporate debt as among the most vulnerable in Asia

The International Monetary Fund on Thursday flagged corporate debt in the Philippines as among the most vulnerable in Asia and urged the monetary authorities...

Fewer long-duration foreign funds made Phl home in first two months

Long-duration foreign funds more known as foreign direct investments (FDI) poured inward in February totaling $1 billion or 13 percent more than only $926...

Moody’s unit forecasts sharply lower growth in 1Q

Moody’s Analytics, the data-crunching unit of sovereign credit watcher Moody’s Investors Service, on Monday projected sharply lower economic output from the Philippines in the...

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VinFast expands battery swapping to drive Philippine EV adoption

Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast is accelerating its push into the Philippine market by rolling out 21 motorcycle showrooms alongside a nationwide battery-swapping network, betting that convenience, rather than vehicle technology alone, will determine how quickly Filipinos embrace electric two-wheelers.

Filipino generosity keeps Philippines among Asia’s philanthropy leaders

Generosity remains one of the Philippines' most durable assets, with new regional studies showing that the country's culture of giving continues to outshine many of its neighbors even as charities grapple with rising costs and growing social needs.

ERC: Meralco refund impact offset by new 36-month coat recovery

The P9.51 billion refund ordered for Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) customers will deliver reduced savings because the regulator has also approved a three-year cost recovery charge for the utility, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) confirmed Monday.

BPI marks 175 years of service, innovation, and nation building 

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) celebrated its 175th anniversary on August 1, 2026, marking nearly two centuries of service and leadership in the country’s financial sector.
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