Banking & Insurance

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) held its inaugural “Central Banking Symposium” on 24 November 2025 in Panglao, Bohol, launching a new forum for discussing modern monetary policy challenges.

BDO Unibank Inc., the country’s largest lender controlled by the Sy Group, has successfully priced its USD500 million, five-year Fixed Rate Senior Notes, raising fresh medium-term funding to support its lending operations and liability management program.

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reaffirmed that customers can access funds above ₱500,000 (or foreign currency equivalent) without unnecessary delays, following the implementation of BSP Circular No. 1218, s. 2025.

Asians are living longer, but many still struggle to feel financially secure in later life, according to the 2025 Financial Resilience and Longevity Report from Manulife Wealth and Asset Management. The study, covering Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines, found that most people prioritize quality of life over extended lifespans.

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), under the direct supervision of newly minted Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go, on Monday announced the immediate and temporary suspension of all field audits and related operations, including the issuance of Letters of Authority (LOAs) and Mission Orders (MOs), following widespread taxpayer concerns over audit practices.