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Philippines keeps strong dollar buffer despite risks

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.

T-bill yields rise as inflation pressure builds

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.

T-Bill yields climb as rate cycle turns

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.

War relief steps may dent banks’ earnings outlook

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.

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.

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DA proposes expanded corn import quota to stabilize costs, food prices

The Department of Agriculture (DA) aims to raise the country’s corn minimum access volume (MAV) to 500,000 metric tons (MT), more than doubling the current 216,940 MT.

General Santos International Airport resumes commercial flights June 15

Commercial flights at General Santos International Airport will resume tomorrow, June 15, 2026, following quick repairs done after the strong earthquake that struck the area on June 8, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced.

Fuel price adjustments seen mixed this week amid Strait of Hormuz tensions

Fuel prices will see mixed adjustments again this week, driven by shifting global oil prices tied to tensions in the Middle East, according to a local fuel retailer.

MPTC first-quarter net income down 3% despite higher revenue

Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) reported a 3 percent drop in net income for the first quarter of 2026, totaling ₱2.25 billion from ₱2.32 billion a year earlier, due to rising costs and expenses.

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