Banking & Insurance
Peso gains temper NG debt increase in April
The outstanding debt of the national government increased to P16.753 trillion as of end-April 2025, a 0.41 percent or P68.69 billion rise from the previous month. The April figure was 4.4 percent higher than the P15.017 trillion posted in the year-earlier period.
BSP polymer banknotes win top global award for innovation and design
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has received the prestigious “Best New Banknote or Banknote Series” award from the International Association of Currency Affairs (IACA) for its First Philippine Polymer Banknote Series (FPPBS), recognized during a ceremony in Bangkok on 28 May.
New alliance boosts sari-sari stores with loans, tech, and wi-fi
Leading digital bank and fintech ecosystem Maya has partnered with retail chain Ultra Mega and connectivity provider GoodApps in a tripartite collaboration aimed at advancing digital financial inclusion for over 100,000 micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs)—with a focus on sari-sari stores across the Philippines.
Treasury bill yields steady at auction Monday
Treasury bill rates held steady at Monday’s auction as the market awaited fresh inflation data expected to influence the direction of monetary policy.
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BSP empowers youth with money smarts
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) launched a two-day Economic and Financial Learning Program (EFLP) for students and educators in Bacolod City, aiming to boost financial literacy and help consumers make smarter economic choices.
