Government securities yields mostly climbed at Monday’s auction as investors priced in the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) surprise 25-basis-point rate increase, although strong demand continued to underscore ample market liquidity.
Financial independence has long been a personal aspiration for many Filipinos, but experts say achieving it requires more than earning a higher income. The path often begins with building financial security through greater access to financial services and a stronger understanding of money management.
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.
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 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.
Filipinos can continue traveling to Taiwan without a visa for another year after Taipei extended its visa-free entry program until July 31, 2027, reinforcing efforts to boost tourism, business travel and people-to-people ties with the Philippines.
Chinabank has been awarded the Philippines Domestic Cash Management Bank of the Year at the 2026 Asian Banking & Finance Wholesale Banking Awards, in recognition of its digital transformation and leading corporate banking services.
Century Properties Group Inc. (CPG) is standing by its commitment to reward shareholders, declaring a P554.89-million cash dividend for 2026 while maintaining the higher 20 percent payout policy it adopted last year despite an uncertain business environment.
Tanduay has further cemented its position among the world’s top premium rum producers, earning Gold Medals for two of its products at the 2026 Bartender Spirits Awards held in Chicago, USA last June 10.