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Deutsche Bank flags long-term risk from structural OFW shifts
by Keisha Ta-Asan - June 24, 2025 - 12:00am
Deutsche Bank Research has flagged deeper structural shifts in the overseas Filipino workforce as a growing long-term risk to the country’s remittance inflows.
Conglomerate ties a double-edged sword for Philippine banks, says Moody’s
by Keisha Ta-Asan - June 23, 2025 - 12:00am
The close links between Philippine banks and large domestic conglomerates have long supported credit growth, but these relationships also pose growing risks, debt watcher Moody’s Ratings said in a report....
Banks cut exposure to property sector
by Keisha Ta-Asan - June 23, 2025 - 12:00am
The banking industry’s exposure to the volatile real estate sector dipped to 19.4 percent of total loans in the first quarter, marking the lowest level in six years, following the implementation of prudent...
A sanctuary for the senses in Nuanu
by Keisha Ta-Asan - June 23, 2025 - 12:00am
Somewhere along the quieter southwestern coast of Bali, I found myself face-to-face with four alpacas named Goose, Pumpkin, Will, and Bob. 
BSP faces dilemma over rate cut path
by Keisha Ta-Asan - June 23, 2025 - 12:00am
Economists have weighed in on the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas monetary policy outlook for the remainder of 2025, with some predicting further rate cuts while others caution against aggressive easing due to geopolitical...
‘Rate cut aims to support growth amid rising risks’
by Keisha Ta-Asan - June 21, 2025 - 12:00am
The latest policy rate cut of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas was driven by the need to support domestic growth, which has been hit by rising global uncertainties that could dampen both investment and consumption,...
BOP shortfall widens to $5.8 billion in end-May
by Keisha Ta-Asan - June 21, 2025 - 12:00am
The country’s balance of payments position deteriorated further in the first five months, swinging to a $5.82-billion deficit as of end-May, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.
PNB trust assets surpass P200 billion
by Keisha Ta-Asan - June 20, 2025 - 12:00am
Lucio Tan-led Philippine National Bank surpassed P200 billion in total trust assets under management in early 2025, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to expand financial services and boost investor...
Peso sinks back to 57:$1 level
by Keisha Ta-Asan - June 20, 2025 - 12:00am
The peso weakened sharply against the dollar yesterday, sinking back to the 57:$1 level for the first time in two months following the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)’s latest policy rate cut and renewed...
BSP lowers key rate to 5.25%
by Keisha Ta-Asan - June 20, 2025 - 12:00am
 The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas  has lowered interest rates by 25 basis points as inflation outlook softened while global economic headwinds weighed on growth prospects. In a press conference following...
European digital bank eyes Philippines entry
by Keisha Ta-Asan - June 19, 2025 - 12:00am
A European digital bank has formally expressed interest in entering the Philippine market, making it the first to submit paperwork under the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas reopened digital banking application...
Agribank formed through rural bank consolidation
by Keisha Ta-Asan - June 18, 2025 - 12:00am
A new rural bank has emerged from the consolidation of four rural lenders following the approval of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas as part of efforts to strengthen the rural banking system.
JuanHand disburses P55 billion in loans, boosts AI-powered financial access
by Keisha Ta-Asan - June 18, 2025 - 12:00am
JuanHand has released more than P55 billion in nano-loans to date, empowering over 2.5 million first-time borrowers through its AI-powered lending platform as it ramps up efforts to bridge financial access gaps in...
Asialink secures P120- credit line from Taiwan bank
by Keisha Ta-Asan - June 17, 2025 - 12:00am
Asialink Finance Corp. has secured a P120-million credit line from Taiwan-based Mega International Commercial Bank Co. Ltd. (Mega ICBC), bolstering its ability to support micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs)...
Current account gap widens in Q1
by Keisha Ta-Asan - June 17, 2025 - 12:00am
 The country’s current account deficit more than doubled in the first quarter, driven by a wider trade gap and weaker service exports, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.
Remittances rise 4% to $3 billion in April
by Keisha Ta-Asan - June 17, 2025 - 12:00am
Money sent home by overseas Filipino workers rose to nearly $3 billion in April, boosted by steady inflows from both land- and sea-based OFWs, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported yesterday.
Foreign debt rises to $147 billion
by Keisha Ta-Asan - June 16, 2025 - 12:00am
The country’s outstanding external debt climbed to $146.74 billion as of end-March, driven mainly by fresh borrowings from the national government and local banks, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas...
BSP New Clark City project back on track
by Keisha Ta-Asan - June 16, 2025 - 12:00am
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) announced that its New Clark City complex is back on track following the completion of detailed design plans, paving the way for the next phase of the project.
BSP likely to cut policy rate anew
by Keisha Ta-Asan - June 16, 2025 - 12:00am
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is widely expected to cut its benchmark interest rate by another 25 basis points this week, as analysts cite benign inflation, tepid economic growth and a stable exchange r...
Peter Faulhaber: Bridging financial inclusion gap in Philippines
by Keisha Ta-Asan - June 15, 2025 - 12:00am
TransUnion Philippines’ newly appointed CEO Peter Faulhaber is laying out an ambitious agenda to make credit more inclusive, accessible and better understood by Filipino consumers, especially the vulnerable...
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