The Philippines maintained a strong external financial buffer as gross international reserves (GIR) settled at USD104.1 billion as of end-April 2026, giving the country ample protection against global market volatility, rising import costs and external debt pressures.
Average rates on Treasury bills climbed at Monday’s auction as investors demanded higher returns, adjusting to expectations of further monetary tightening by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas amid rising inflation pressures.
Philippine Treasury bill yields moved higher at Monday’s auction, as markets adjusted to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ shift toward tighter monetary policy amid rising inflation risks.
Relief measures for Philippine borrowers hit by the ongoing Middle East conflict may steady credit conditions but are likely to trim banks’ profitability, according to an April 16 report by S&P Global Ratings.
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.
NEXTASIA Land, Inc. has tapped the debt capital market for the first time, raising P300 million through an unsecured corporate note facility to fund residential projects and strategic land acquisitions in Southern Luzon.
Strong gains from China and North America helped propel international visitor arrivals to the Philippines in the first five months of 2026, offsetting a decline from South Korea and keeping the country's tourism recovery on track.
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is rethinking the future of two of its flagship properties—Bonifacio Global City (BGC) and Camp John Hay—by putting livability at the center of their next phase of development.
The Philippine National Bank (PNB) has formalized a partnership with JCB International (JCBI), Japan’s sole international payment brand, to offer more innovative and globally accessible financial services. The agreement was signed in May at Okada Manila.