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BSP flags MSME credit gap as loans reach P580B

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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is pushing to close a persistent financing gap for micro, small and medium enterprises, with bank loans to the sector reaching more than P580 billion but accounting for only about 6 percent of total business lending.

Treasury bill yields jump after BSP rate hike

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Treasury bill yields rose across all maturities at Monday’s auction as the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ recent rate hike pushed borrowing costs higher and investors braced for the possibility of further monetary tightening.

August inflation eases, but price pressures remain

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Philippine inflation eased to a five-month low of 6.1 percent in August, offering some relief after prices accelerated sharply earlier this year, but the reading remained elevated enough to underscore the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ decision to raise interest rates last week.

Treasury bill yields climb after BSP rate hike

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Treasury bill yields rose across all tenors at Monday’s auction as investors priced in the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ recent rate hike and the possibility of further monetary tightening.

BSP makes preemptive quarter-point rate hike on inflation risks

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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas on Thursday delivered a preemptive 25-basis-point rate hike and left the door open to further tightening as stubborn inflationary pressures threaten to keep prices above the central bank’s target range.
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EU, Philippines launch AI lab to draw investment, boost industry 

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The European Union and the Philippines are setting up a joint artificial intelligence (AI) industry laboratory to help businesses adopt emerging technologies, improve productivity and attract investment, with micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) among the intended beneficiaries.

Digital remittance study highlights evolving cross-border payment trends in PH 

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Filipinos are adopting faster, digital-first methods to move money across borders, relying heavily on mobile wallets and bank transfers to support daily household needs while demonstrating an appetite for emerging digital currencies like stablecoins.

Rising debt, slower growth weigh on Philippine risk outlook

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The Philippines’ business and investment outlook is deteriorating as rising public debt, slowing economic growth and weakening foreign investment inflows intensify fiscal and economic pressures, according to a new assessment by WR Advisory Group.

Mindanao top region in consumer credit demand, TransUnion Says

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Mindanao is emerging as the Philippines’ most credit-receptive region, with 54 percent of consumers planning to borrow or use credit for purchases in the coming months, even as more respondents identify as lower-income, according to TransUnion’s 2026 Credit Perception Index.

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