Tag: BSP

Browse our exclusive articles!

Moody’s affirms Philippine rating despite growth slowdown

Moody’s Ratings affirmed the Philippines’ Baa2 sovereign credit rating on Monday, citing expectations that the government’s fiscal position will stabilize over the next two years despite a sharp slowdown in economic growth.

Treasury bill yields rise ahead of BSP meeting

Treasury bill yields were mostly higher at Monday’s auction as investors appeared to price in the possibility of tighter monetary policy ahead of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ interest rate-setting meeting later this week.

Philippine reserves ease to USD103.3B in July

The Philippines’ gross international reserves (GIR) fell to USD103.3 billion at the end of July from USD104.7 billion a month earlier, while the country posted a USD1.5-billion balance of payments (BOP) deficit, reflecting continued pressure from external transactions.

Digital payments hit target as Filipinos shift from cash

Digital payments accounted for nearly two-thirds of retail transactions in the Philippines last year, putting the country within its national target range and underscoring how quickly electronic payments are replacing cash in everyday commerce.

RCBC joins BSP-backed Direct Debit PH payment system

Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) is among the first banks to join Direct Debit PH, a new automated recurring payment facility championed by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to modernize the country’s payments system and accelerate the shift toward a cash-lite economy.

Popular

Manulife Philippines names Ganesh Murugesan as CIO

Manulife Philippines has appointed Ganesh Murugesan as chief information officer, putting a technology executive with nearly 25 years of insurance experience at the helm of its information technology function.

TM marks 25 years with expanded rewards, freebies and experiences with subscribers 

For 25 years, TM has stood as a trusted partner in Filipinos’ daily lives—helping them stay connected, make every peso stretch, and share meaningful moments with loved ones.

Visa doubles Philippine office footprint with SM lease

Visa Inc. is more than doubling its Philippine office footprint to about 9,000 square meters, expanding its base at the SM Mall of Asia Complex as it grows its local operations.

DENR cracks down illegal wildlife trade: 55 traders apprehended, 339 animals seized in 2026 operations

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) reported intensified regulatory vigilance and law enforcement against wildlife violations, with 55 illegal traders apprehended and more than 300 wild fauna confiscated across 71 operations from January to August 2026.

Subscribe

spot_imgspot_img