The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has outlined new penalties for violations of the peso real-time gross settlement (RTGS) payment system, aiming to ensure consistent and efficient enforcement among participants.
The Philippine economy enters the final quarter of 2024 with both consumers and businesses showing renewed confidence, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Thursday took a decisive step in its monetary policy, cutting its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 5.75 percent, signaling a shift toward a more accommodative stance to support the economy.
The country's balance of payments (BOP) position posted a surplus of USD2.1 billion in the first 11 months of 2024, a turnaround from last year when this stood as a deficit of USD2.3 billion, latest data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) show.
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has backed a proposal to declare a state of calamity to mobilize government resources against the worsening effects of El Niño, saying authorities must act quickly as forecasts point to a potentially severe climate event.
Prime Midstream expects demand for natural gas to remain strong as the Philippines faces growing electricity needs, volatile fuel prices and the challenge of balancing renewable energy growth with reliable power supply.
Japanese Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Ono Sho attended the 82nd Anniversary of the Leyte Gulf Landings recently at the MacArthur Landing Memorial National Park, framing his presence as a gesture of friendship spanning the political, defense, economic, and diplomatic spheres.
San Miguel Corp. (SMC) has received recognition from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) for importing nearly USD370 million worth of American agricultural products in 2026, highlighting the Philippines’ importance as a market for US farm exports.