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.
Cebuana Lhuillier is expanding its footprint in the foreign exchange market, reinforcing its position as one of the country's most accessible providers of global currency services amid growing demand from overseas workers, travelers, students, and businesses engaged in cross-border transactions.
Holcim Philippines has expanded its community sustainability efforts in La Union with the rollout of a new water supply and rainwater harvesting system that is now providing reliable access to water for about 400 households in Barangay Quirino.
Globe and Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation (MSEUF) have signed an agreement to build Globe’s first on-campus cell site in Lucena City, a move set to boost reliable connectivity across Southern Luzon and advance digital inclusion in the area.
Filipinos rank among Asia's most climate-conscious citizens, but financing bottlenecks and institutional weaknesses continue to hinder efforts to turn public concern into meaningful climate action, according to a new study by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS).