Banking & Insurance
GSIS launches 3-month loan relief with lump-sum refund
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has introduced “Balik Ginhawa,” a program that gives government workers financial relief through a modified three-month loan moratorium.
FCDU loans remain key support for foreign exchange
Foreign currency deposit unit (FCDU) loans increased by 2.9 percent in the fourth quarter of 2025, reaching US$15.56 billion from US$15.13 billion in the previous quarter.
Bank lending picks up in February as credit flows support economy
Bank lending continued to expand in February, signaling steady credit activity that supports both business operations and household spending.
Balance of payments seen under pressure this year and next
The country’s balance of payments (BOP) is expected to remain under pressure over the next two years due to a weaker global economy and ongoing structural challenges, according to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas projections.
Treasury ramps up borrowing amid inflation risks
The Bureau of the Treasury is set to raise as much as P784 billion in the second quarter through auctions of Treasury bills and bonds, stepping up funding efforts as global risks threaten to complicate the country’s fiscal and monetary outlook.
