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Philippines less exposed to China export pressure – Moody’s
by Keisha Ta-Asan - June 10, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines is among the ASEAN-5 economies less vulnerable to rising competition from Chinese exports, although some local manufacturing segments remain exposed to margin pressures, Moody’s Ratings sa...
Moody’s: Strong dollar to test some Philippines corporates
by Keisha Ta-Asan - June 9, 2026 - 12:00am
The peso’s steep fall against the dollar is raising pressure on companies with foreign currency debt and dollar-linked costs, although Moody’s Ratings said most rated corporates in South and Southeast...
Maya, CFO team up to digitize services for overseas Pinoys
by Keisha Ta-Asan - June 9, 2026 - 12:00am
Maya has partnered with the Commission on Filipinos Overseas to expand digital access to government services for more than six million non-resident Filipinos and their families.
FSCC flags systems risks to Philippines financial stability
by Keisha Ta-Asan - June 9, 2026 - 12:00am
Rising household and corporate debt, elevated property prices and banks’ concentrated exposures to large borrowers have emerged as the main systemic risks to the Philippine financial system, although regulators...
Core inflation to keep BSP on guard – analysts
by Keisha Ta-Asan - June 9, 2026 - 12:00am
Inflation may have peaked after easing in May, but underlying price pressures are still building, keeping the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas under pressure to tighten policy further, economists said.
BSP vows action to bring inflation back to target
by Keisha Ta-Asan - June 8, 2026 - 12:00am
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said it is prepared to take the necessary policy action to bring inflation back to its three-percent target, even after price growth eased more than expected in May.
Bank lending grows 11.4 percent in April, fastest in 9 months
by Keisha Ta-Asan - June 8, 2026 - 12:00am
Credit growth accelerated for a third straight month in April, reaching its fastest pace in nine months as stronger borrowing by businesses offset a slight slowdown in consumer loans.
Dollar reserves dwindle to 16-month low in May
by Keisha Ta-Asan - June 8, 2026 - 12:00am
The country’s dollar reserves fell to $103.97 billion as of end-May 2026 – the lowest level in 16 months – as government debt payments, lower gold prices and central bank foreign exchange operations...
Discovery Capital secures UnionBank credit line for SME lending
by Keisha Ta-Asan - June 7, 2026 - 12:00am
Discovery Capital Finance Corp. has secured a credit facility from Union Bank of the Philippines to expand lending to small businesses, particularly those in underserved areas outside major urban centers.
Chinabank names new compliance chief
by Keisha Ta-Asan - June 7, 2026 - 12:00am
China Banking Corp. has named a former Citibank executive as its new chief compliance and governance officer as part of a senior management refresh approved by its board.
EastWest expands wealth management business
by Keisha Ta-Asan - June 7, 2026 - 12:00am
East West Banking Corp. is expanding its wealth management business after assets under management in its priority banking segment reached P120 billion last year, as affluent clients seek more investment options amid...
BancNet eyes future-ready network
by Keisha Ta-Asan - June 7, 2026 - 12:00am
BancNet is gearing up for cross-border interoperability, mobile-based payment capabilities and wider platform connectivity as it prepares for sustained growth in digital commerce and financial inclusion after transaction...
But rate hike remains on the table – economists
by Keisha Ta-Asan - June 7, 2026 - 12:00am
The softer-than-expected inflation print in May may give the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas room to take a more measured approach to tightening, although economists said another rate hike remains likely as underlying...
GoTyme, Wise launch money transfer service
by Keisha Ta-Asan - June 6, 2026 - 12:00am
GoTyme Bank has launched an in-app international money transfer service that allows customers to send funds to more than 170 countries and territories, as the digital bank seeks to capture rising demand for faster...
BPI, Visa to launch app-based money transfers
by Keisha Ta-Asan - June 6, 2026 - 12:00am
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is expanding its digital and physical banking channels as it seeks to make financial services more accessible to Filipinos here and abroad.
Security Bank, AC Health team up for health care financing
by Keisha Ta-Asan - June 5, 2026 - 12:00am
Security Bank Corp. has partnered with two AC Health subsidiaries to extend financing support to health care dealers and distributors nationwide, as demand for medical products and services continues to grow.
PhilGuarantee, Producers Bank ink P1 billion housing deal
by Keisha Ta-Asan - June 5, 2026 - 12:00am
State-run Philippine Guarantee Corp. has partnered with Producers Savings Bank Corp. for a P1-billion housing retail guarantee facility aimed at expanding access to housing finance while helping banks manage credit...
DBM eyes review of budget utilization metrics
by Keisha Ta-Asan - June 5, 2026 - 12:00am
“Procurement should not be viewed as a mere administrative process, as it determines whether budget allocations are translated into actual projects and services.”
GoTyme ready to ease credit expansion if repayment weakens
by Keisha Ta-Asan - June 5, 2026 - 12:00am
GoTyme Bank may slow the expansion of its lending business if borrower repayment trends begin to weaken, as the digital bank takes a cautious stance amid a more challenging macroeconomic environment.
Hot money outflows hit $4.4 billion in 4 months
by Keisha Ta-Asan - June 5, 2026 - 12:00am
Foreign portfolio investments exited the Philippines in the first four months as investors turned more cautious amid geopolitical tensions, a strong dollar and uncertainty over global interest rates. Preliminary...
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