Banking & Insurance

Select Security Bank branches in Metro Manila will stay open November 16–18 to serve clients during the 49th ASEAN Summit. Malacañang declared these three days special non-working days in NCR under Proclamation No. 1447. All branches outside Metro Manila operate on regular schedule. Digital banking services remain available anytime via the Security Bank App. Clients are advised to check branch schedules before visiting.

Philippine stocks and bonds are becoming increasingly attractive to investors as monetary tightening approaches its peak, although persistent inflation, peso weakness, and elevated global yields could delay a sustained market recovery, according to Manulife Investments Philippines.

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has emphasized that steady economic conditions, a reliable financial system, and solid infrastructure are essential to helping new, higher-value industries take root and thrive.

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported that the country’s gross international reserves (GIR) stood at $97.4 billion as of end-October 2026. This dip in foreign currency reserves was primarily driven by the central bank’s active foreign exchange interventions, downward adjustments in the value of gold assets amid shifting global prices, and the national government withdrawing funds from its central bank deposits to cover foreign debt service obligations alongside other international funding needs.

The Philippine banking sector maintained its solid footing through the first half of 2026, keeping the country’s economic engine running by ensuring a steady flow of money to everyday consumers and growing businesses.