Banking & Insurance
IMF chief visits Philippines, strengthens ties with BSP
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) welcomed International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva during her visit to the Philippines from March 11 to 13, 2026.
SSS considers loan, contribution relief measures
The Social Security System (SSS) is exploring measures to ease financial pressures on its members and employers amid continuing economic challenges.
RCBC, SSS launch digital loan access push
Rizal Commercial Banking Corp, (RCBC), the banking unit of the Yuchengco Group, and the state-owned pension fund Social Security System (SSS) are rolling out a new digital microloan offering aimed at expanding access to affordable credit while curbing reliance on informal lenders.
BSP flags fake online article using governor’s identity
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has warned the public about a fraudulent online article that misuses the name and likeness of its governor, Eli M. Remolona, Jr..
Prolonged Middle East conflict threatens Asia growth outlook
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) warned that a prolonged conflict in the Middle East could shave up to 1.3 percentage points off economic growth in developing Asia and the Pacific over 2026–2027, while pushing inflation higher by as much as 3.2 percentage points if energy disruptions persist for more than a year.
