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SwiftPay launches fraud shield as BSP rules tighten

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SwiftPay is ramping up its anti-fraud capabilities with the launch of a real-time monitoring platform aimed at helping banks and other financial institutions meet the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas' (BSP) tougher anti-scam requirements as digital payment fraud continues to rise.

PSEi rally gains steam as stable peso lifts outlook

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The stock market could be entering a stronger recovery phase after the Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) broke through key resistance levels, with a stable peso adding to optimism that local equities can sustain their recent gains despite inflation concerns and geopolitical risks.

Lower oil prices may give BSP policy flexibility 

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Easing global oil prices could provide the Philippines with a timely economic tailwind,  strengthening the peso, improving financial conditions and giving the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) greater scope to ease monetary policy, according to Manulife Investment Management.

Earnings season tests market amid rate concerns

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Philippine shares are expected to trade cautiously in the coming weeks as the second-quarter earnings season begins, shifting investors' focus from recent market gains to whether corporate profits can withstand persistent inflation, the prospect of further monetary tightening, and rising geopolitical risks.

GIR stays strong despite H1 decline

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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the country's gross international reserves (GIR) remained robust at USD104.8 billion as of end-June 2026, providing a solid financial buffer despite easing from USD110.8 billion at the close of 2025. The central bank said the reserve level remains more than sufficient to support the economy against external shocks while ensuring the country's ability to meet import requirements and service foreign debt obligations.
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Gov’t appeals SC ruling barring mandatory vessel tracking system 

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The Department of Agriculture and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources are taking steps to save a key tool used against illegal fishing after a recent Supreme Court ruling. The high court recently declared Fisheries Administrative Order No. 266 unconstitutional, effectively striking down the requirement for commercial fishing vessels to install tracking devices and submit electronic catch reports.

Fuel prices roll back this week as PH supply improves

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The Department of Energy (DOE) confirmed an across-the-board fuel price rollback starting August 3, ending five consecutive weeks of increases.

VinFast expands battery swapping to drive Philippine EV adoption

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Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast is accelerating its push into the Philippine market by rolling out 21 motorcycle showrooms alongside a nationwide battery-swapping network, betting that convenience, rather than vehicle technology alone, will determine how quickly Filipinos embrace electric two-wheelers.

Filipino generosity keeps Philippines among Asia’s philanthropy leaders

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Generosity remains one of the Philippines' most durable assets, with new regional studies showing that the country's culture of giving continues to outshine many of its neighbors even as charities grapple with rising costs and growing social needs.

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