As this year’s chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the Philippines will steer a round of financial talks, setting the tone for deeper regional cooperation to boost economic activity and expand financial inclusion across Southeast Asia.
The Philippine peso is back under pressure as surging oil prices and geopolitical strains jolt global markets, sharpening the policy dilemma for the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas reported that the Philippines’ outstanding external debt edged lower in the fourth quarter of 2025, offering a modest improvement in debt manageability as global investors trimmed their exposure to Philippine securities.
Average yields on Philippine treasury bills fell at Monday’s auction, reflecting the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ recent quarter-point cut to its benchmark interest rate. The move signals easing borrowing costs for both the government and private sector amid a supportive macroeconomic backdrop.
Anticipation of further monetary easing later this week kept Treasury bill yields on a downward path at Monday’s auction, as investors piled into short-dated government debt.
The Philippine Travel Mart (PTM) is returning in 2026 with a fresh pitch for a tourism industry that is not only bigger, but smarter, greener, and more inclusive. Apparently, even vacations now come with sustainability goals.
TELUS Digital Philippines said its employee-centered approach to artificial intelligence adoption helped lower attrition and strengthen workforce engagement in 2025.
McDonald’s Philippines is ramping up its sustainability and active mobility campaign by backing the 2026 Tour of Luzon as the official meal provider of the country’s premier cycling event.
Asia United Bank (AUB) posted a record net income of P3.2 billion in the first quarter as the bank sustained strong profitability amid a challenging global economic environment.