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Foreign currency deposit unit (FCDU) loans increased by 2.9 percent in the fourth quarter of 2025, reaching US$15.56 billion from US$15.13 billion in the previous quarter.

The country's net external liabilities — the difference between what the country owes to foreign entities and what it owns abroad — fell by 9.3 percent in the third quarter of 2025, according to preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

Bank lending continued to expand in February, signaling steady credit activity that supports both business operations and household spending.

The country’s balance of payments (BOP) is expected to remain under pressure over the next two years due to a weaker global economy and ongoing structural challenges, according to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas projections.