The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has introduced new rules under Circular No. 1238, issued June 17, 2026, to make digital payments fairer, more transparent, and more affordable.
The country’s balance of payments (BOP) — the measure of all economic transactions between the country and the rest of the world, and essentially what remains after foreign earnings are offset against external obligations and outlays — recorded a deficit of US$5.3 billion in the first quarter of 2026.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Friday reports that consumer confidence declined substantially in the second quarter of 2026, while business sentiment improved in May, reflecting differing expectations amid global and domestic economic conditions.
The Philippine economy generated a record P8.40 trillion in gross savings in 2025, fueled largely by robust corporate earnings and rising national income, according to data released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).