Banking & Insurance
New GSIS trustees pledge strong financial and public service focus
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has welcomed its newly appointed board of trustees, who took their oath of office before Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin and immediately held their first board meeting to set priorities for the country’s largest pension fund.
Start saving now and win big with BDO, says Alden Richards
Actor and entrepreneur Alden Richards is encouraging Filipinos to start saving without delay. “Don’t wait for the perfect moment to start saving—now's the best time to open an account,” he says.
BSP survey says stable lending outlook for borrowers
A majority of banks expect lending standards for both businesses and households to remain unchanged in the last quarter of 2025, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
Government debt at P17.46T in Sept, down from Aug
The National Government’s (NG) total outstanding debt continued to decline, settling at P17.46 trillion as of end-September from its level at the end of August, reflecting ongoing fiscal discipline, a strategic borrowing strategy, and prudent liability management amid stable market conditions and solid investor confidence.
BSP joins 2025 IMF-WBG Annual Meetings in Washington, D.C.
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) monetary board members Romeo L. Bernardo and Walter C. Wassmer led the Philippine delegation to the 2025 IMF–World Bank Group Annual Meetings held from 13 to 18 October 2025, in Washington, D.C.
