Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. has secured an “A-” rating in Global Finance magazine’s 2026 Central Banker Report Cards, marking his third consecutive year of receiving this distinction from the international publication.
Foreign direct investment (FDI) into the country slowed in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period last year, driven primarily by lower intercompany loans and reduced reinvestment of earnings by foreign companies.
Green Lane investments worth a total P5.52 trillion remain stuck in pre-development, exposing the gap between faster government approvals and actual project execution, while 10 renewable energy projects worth P137.47 billion have already been dropped after their service contracts were surrendered.
Evro has surpassed 100,000 users as the digital platform expands its role in connecting Philippine electric vehicle drivers to a growing network of charging stations nationwide.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported a pick-up in bank lending activity alongside a slight cooling in overall money supply expansion for July, signaling continued economic momentum driven by robust borrowing.