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Peso drops to P59:$1 level, lowest in 2 years

By Ian Laqui | 6 hours ago

The latest exchange rate print is nine centavos weaker than the P58.91 closing recorded on Wednesday.

Business

BSP: OFW remittances up by 3.3% in August

By Ian Laqui | October 15, 2024 - 5:59pm

Latest data released by the central bank showed personal remittances in August were up from the $3.1 billion recorded in August...

Business

Philippines tops global gold sales in 1H 2024; BSP cites 'active strategy'

By Ian Laqui | September 25, 2024 - 10:57am

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas disclosed that it sold gold during the first half of the year, following a report identifying...

Headlines

BSP projects May 2024 inflation between 3.7% to 4.5%

By Ian Laqui | May 31, 2024 - 4:37pm

The central bank attributed the possible uptick in inflation to continued increases in electricity rates and vegetable prices,...

Headlines

BSP: Monetary Board functioned as ‘normal’ amid 'ghost employees' issue

By Ian Laqui | May 28, 2024 - 2:10pm

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said that its Monetary Board has not affected its operations amid reported "ghost employees,"...

Business

Philippine peso closes at P58.27 against US dollar

By Ian Laqui | May 21, 2024 - 7:19pm

This has been the lowest since October 2022, when the rate hit a record-low of P59 against $1.

Business

BSP holds benchmark rate unchanged anew

By Ian Laqui | December 14, 2023 - 6:33pm

During a press briefing on Thursday, the board decided to keep the 6.5% benchmark interest rate, unchanged since October...

Business

Central bank chiefs meet to discuss inflation challenge

June 28, 2022 - 12:00am

Central bank chiefs and economists gather Monday evening at their annual forum in southern Portugal to discuss the best approach to the inflationary challenges exacerbated by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Business

Numbers can lie

By Boo Chanco | February 23, 2022 - 12:00am

At the very least, numbers can mislead. For financial statements, accountants call it window dressing.

Business

BSP unleashes P2.3 trillion for COVID-19 response

By Lawrence Agcaoili | September 9, 2021 - 12:00am

The central bank has so far unleashed P2.3 trillion into the financial system to help economic recovery gain more traction...

Business