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Philippines pushes inclusive, resilient ASEAN finance agenda

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.

Oil surge rattles peso, tests policy

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).

Philippines external debt dips, metrics improve

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.

Lower BSP rates cool treasury bill yields

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.

Rate cut expectations drive Tbill yields down

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.

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BPI Foundation, Knowledge Channel team up to bring financial literacy to public schools

In a major move to equip young Filipinos with vital money management skills, BPI Foundation, Inc. (BPIF) has partnered with Knowledge Channel Foundation, Inc. (KCFI) to deliver specialized financial education content and learning materials to public schools across the country.

SEC sets 10-year term limit for broker-directors at PSE

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has established a 10-year cumulative service limit for broker directors at the Philippine Stock Exchange and similar exchanges, aiming to boost governance, ensure fair representation, and match global regulatory standards.

PAL to resume Manila-Sapporo flights in November, expanding Japan network and trade links

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has announced it will bring back seasonal nonstop flights between Manila and Sapporo starting November 23, 2026, for the winter 2026 travel season. The service will run three times weekly until March 26, 2027, marking a key expansion of the carrier’s operations and connectivity between the Philippines and Japan.

BPI consider Blue Bonds to fund water projects

Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is weighing the issuance of blue bonds as part of its growing focus on sustainable finance, signaling rising investor interest in water-related initiatives.

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