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 Kung bibigyan ng pagkakataon, preparado si da­ting national team member Jimmy Alapag na maging parte ng coaching staff ng Gilas Pilipinas.

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BofA sees below 3% growth for Philippines

By Keisha Ta-Asan | 1 day ago

The Philippine economy could grow by less than three percent this year as weak household spending and sluggish investment...

Business

Forex reserves fall to lowest in 3 years

By Keisha Ta-Asan | 1 day ago

The country’s foreign exchange buffer fell to its lowest level in three years in September as the Bangko Sentral ng...

Business

September inflation surge fuels rate-hike bets

By Keisha Ta-Asan | 2 days ago

Economists are increasingly expecting the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas to hike interest rates again this month after inflation...

Business

BSP freezes assets of 2 alleged terrorists

By Keisha Ta-Asan | 3 days ago

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has directed banks and other financial institutions to immediately freeze the assets...

Nation

BSP flags crypto anonymity risks, backs strict oversight

By Keisha Ta-Asan | 4 days ago

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is pushing for tight oversight of cryptocurrency transactions, warning that transfers...

Business

Banks’ bad loan ratio steady at 3.35% in August

By Keisha Ta-Asan | 5 days ago

The share of bad loans held by Philippine banks remained broadly stable in August and improved from a year ago as overall...

Business

Bank lending growth reaches 3-month high

By Keisha Ta-Asan | 8 days ago

Bank lending growth accelerated to a three-month high in August as businesses continued to tap credit, offsetting a further...

Business

BSP sets P1 billion capital floor for banks shifting to digital model

By Keisha Ta-Asan | 13 days ago

Thrift, rural and cooperative banks that increasingly operate like digital banks will be required to maintain at least P1...

Business

Erring bank officials to face stiff penalty

By Keisha Ta-Asan | September 20, 2026 - 12:00am

Bank officials and employees found liable for serious violations could face suspension of up to one year for a first offense...

Business

Alapag ready maging parte ng Gilas coach

By Chris Co | September 19, 2026 - 12:00am

 Kung bibigyan ng pagkakataon, preparado si da­ting national team member Jimmy Alapag na maging parte ng coaching staff ng Gilas Pilipinas.

PSN Palaro