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BSP rate hike pushes T-bill yields higher

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 know-how fuels Filipinos’ independence journey

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.

Oil relief meets rate-hike jitters at T-bill auction

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.

IMF flags legal, cyber risks in digital peso push

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 ditch SMS codes in major anti-fraud push

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.

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NGCP to complete P31 billion in power projects in second half of 2026

The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) is set to complete ten major infrastructure projects worth a combined P30.89 billion during the second half of 2026. Details shared by the firm include key undertakings such as the relocation of steel poles along the Hermosa-Duhat 230 kilovolt transmission line, the Nabas-Caticlan-Boracay transmission line, and the Luzon Voltage Improvement Project 3.

Parklinks Mall opening to boost eastern Metro Manila growth

The opening of Parklinks Mall in 2027 is set to accelerate the next phase of growth for Parklinks, the 35-hectare mixed-use estate jointly developed by Ayala Land Inc. and Eton Properties that spans Pasig and Quezon City.

Hidden Makati listening bar where music truly shines

Speakeasies and slow bars are everywhere in Makati City, but 78-45-33 is one of the few places that practically dares you to gatekeep it.

Fuel price spikes expected this week due to global supply risks 

Local motorists should brace for a hefty increase in fuel prices this week, with diesel prices projected to surge by as much as P10.50 per liter and gasoline by up to P4 per liter. Jetti Petroleum President Leo Bellas confirmed that these steep upward adjustments reflect a full five-day trading period in the global market, alongside foreign exchange averages, rising cargo premiums, and local industry recovery efforts. While gasoline is expected to climb between P3.50 and P4 per liter, diesel will see a minimum hike of P10 per liter. No price outlook was provided for kerosene.

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