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Peso strengthens as oil prices fall
June 26, 2026
THE PESO bounced back sharply against the dollar on Thursday as news of progress in the ongoing peace talks between the United States and Iran...
‘Reforms will enable more firms to tap bond market’
June 25, 2026
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is proposing a comprehensive package of reforms aimed at “strengthening” the Philippine corporate bond market. A draft memorandum circular,...
BSP: Lending growth to remain muted amid rate hikes, risk-off sentiment
June 25, 2026
LENDING GROWTH in the Philippines may remain subdued throughout the year amid higher borrowing costs and as uncertainties surrounding the Middle East war continue to...
US aid agency MCC clears Philippine energy grant amid national emergency
June 26, 2026
The Philippines has secured approval for a new grant from the United States (US) aid arm Millennium Challenge Corp. (MCC) to support energy-sector reforms, providing...
PH unveils updated PFM roadmap to strengthen fiscal discipline
June 25, 2026
MANILA – The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Thursday launched the updated roadmap aimed at refining the government’s fiscal reform agenda to promote...
PH financial system resources rose by 11%
June 24, 2026
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines’ financial system resources continued to grow in April as banks continued to fuel growth through lending and higher deposits despite...
Philippines’ gross savings jump by 9.4% in 2025 as income grows
June 26, 2026
THE PHILIPPINES’ gross savings climbed by 9.4% in 2025 from a year earlier mainly supported by strong income growth, analysts said. Data from the Philippine...
BIR renews multi-sectoral consultative mechanism, expands BIR-PMSG
June 25, 2026
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) renewed its multi-sectoral consultative mechanism with business groups, professional organizations, foreign chambers, and industry groups through...
BSP eases rules as Middle East tensions shake markets
June 24, 2026
MANILA, Philippines — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has granted temporary regulatory relief to banks and quasi-banks to shield their reported capital positions from...
