Banking & Insurance
Within-target inflation keeps door open for more rate cuts, says Metrobank
Inflation in the Philippines started 2026 firmly within the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) target, keeping the door open for further interest rate cuts, Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) said.
Partnership steps up fight vs online financial scams
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) and the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) have signed an agreement to strengthen efforts against financial scams and online fraud affecting thousands of Filipinos and businesses nationwide.
EastWest bankers sacrifice weekend for smarter banking
If weekends are the ultimate executive luxury, Jerry Ngo has been living without them recently.
Debt climbs, but structure cushions FX risk
The national government closed 2025 with outstanding debt of P17.17 trillion, up P1.66 trillion from end-2024, driven by fresh borrowings to finance development priorities and the drag from a weaker peso.
BSP keeps market guessing ahead of February meeting
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is striking a carefully ambiguous tone ahead of its 19 February 2026 policy meeting, offering little clarity on its next move even as both inflation and economic growth remain weak.
