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BSP sees April 2026 inflation at 5.6% to 6.4%

By Ian Laqui | April 30, 2026 - 4:50pm

The central bank warned that inflation risks have intensified due to a combination of upward price pressures.

Headlines

BSP sees March 2026 inflation at 3.1–3.9%

By Ian Laqui | April 1, 2026 - 11:52am

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said that headline inflation for March 2026 is projected to settle within the range of 3.1%...

Business

BSP doubles cash withdrawal threshold to P1 million

By Ian Laqui | March 4, 2026 - 10:46am

In a statement on Tuesday, March 3, the BSP said that the new regulation aims to focus anti-money laundering efforts on high-risk...

Business

BSP implements first rate cut of 2026

By Ian Laqui | February 19, 2026 - 4:21pm

This brings the reverse repurchase target rate to 4.25% on Thursday, February 19, down from 4.50% at its December 2025 m...

Business

BSP sees December 2025 inflation at 1.2%–2.0%

By Ian Laqui | December 29, 2025 - 3:05pm

The BSP expects December inflation to settle between 1.2% and 2.0%, staying within target despite food pressures.

Business

October OFW remittances climb to $3.17 billion

By Ian Laqui | December 15, 2025 - 4:51pm

In its statement on Monday, December 15, the BSP said that overseas remittances reached $3.17 billion (P187,353,340,000.00)...

Business

BSP cuts key rate again by 25 basis points amid weak growth

October 9, 2025 - 5:54pm

The BSP cut its key rate by 25 basis points to 4.75%, citing tame inflation and weaker growth outlook.

Business

Bank lending eases to 11.2% in August, propped by household demand

By Ian Laqui | October 2, 2025 - 5:25pm

Bank lending rose 11.2% in August, slower than July’s 11.8%, the BSP said.

Business

BSP cuts interest rates to 5% again in August

By Ian Laqui | August 28, 2025 - 4:13pm

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ Monetary Board once again trimmed its interest rates by another 25 basis points, it...

Business

BSP trims key interest rates anew, flags more cuts depending on data

By Ian Laqui | June 19, 2025 - 4:40pm

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has cut its key interest rates by another 25 basis points, further easing its monetary policy...

Business