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Oil relief meets rate-hike jitters at T-bill auction

Treasury bill yields ended mixed on Monday as investors weighed the impact of fresh government debt supply against easing inflation concerns following a breakthrough peace agreement in the Middle East that triggered a sharp decline in global oil prices.

IMF flags legal, cyber risks in digital peso push

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to strengthen its legal, operational, and cybersecurity foundations as it advances plans to explore a wholesale central bank digital currency (wCBDC), highlighting the growing complexity of building next-generation financial infrastructure.

GCash ditch SMS codes in major anti-fraud push

GCash will complete its transition from SMS-based one-time passwords (OTPs) to in-app authentication by June 22, marking a major cybersecurity upgrade aimed at protecting millions of users from phishing attacks and online fraud.

Transport costs cool, but core inflation firms in May

Philippine headline inflation eased to 6.8 percent in May from 7.2 percent in April, coming in below the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) projected range of 7.1 percent to 7.9 percent as transport costs and food price increases moderated, according to data released Friday by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

Strong demand steadies T-bill yields amid inflation worries

Treasury bill yields were mixed at Monday’s auction as robust investor demand helped temper the impact of mounting inflation concerns on short-term government debt.

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AI-powered 911 upgrade boosts Philippines’ smart tourism push

The Philippines is strengthening its emergency response system with artificial intelligence-powered upgrades to Unified 911, a move aimed at easing one of the biggest concerns among foreign tourists and expatriates—getting help quickly during emergencies despite language barriers.

Global factors slow foreign investment inflows despite strong manufacturing interest 

Foreign direct investment (FDI) slowed down during the first four months of the year, as international companies pulled back on lending and retained earnings, overriding a noticeable bump in fresh equity investments. According to the latest data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), this dip reflects a shift in how multinational companies are funding their local operations rather than a total loss of interest in the country's economy.

BIR digital award fuels next wave of tax reforms

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is accelerating its digital transformation drive after winning an international award for innovation, signaling its commitment to making tax compliance easier while improving the efficiency of revenue collection.

Investors shift to capital safety with PhilLife’s new zero-volatility wealth tool

The domestic financial landscape is undergoing a major shift as Filipinos increasingly prioritize capital preservation over high-risk market exposure.

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