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Digital payment use continued to accelerate in the Philippines in the first eight months of 2026, with transactions through the country’s two main retail…

Lower InstaPay fees significantly increased digital payment activity among customers of Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC), according to a study by the…

The Philippines’ balance of payments deficit widened to $5.3 billion in Q1 2026, or 4.5% of GDP, as higher import costs, larger external debt repayments and…


Former President Duterte's legal team withdraws its appeal against the ICC's decision to appoint three Filipino lawyers for victims of his drug war, citing…

Nationwide survey shows 79 percent of Filipinos view China as the Philippines’ biggest external threat, supporting government stance on West Philippine Sea.


The Philippines’ net external liability rose to $68.3 billion in June 2025, up 44% year-on-year, as foreign investments in local assets outpaced Filipinos’…

Phl external liability hit $68.3B in June 2025 as foreign investments outpaced Filipinos’ assets abroad, BSP reports.

The uptick was mainly due to higher holdings of government-issued securities by nonresidents and increased loans extended to the national government. Foreign…

Philippine and US troops staged a simulated seaborne invasion in Aparri, Cagayan as part of Balikatan 2025, showcasing joint coastal defense drills, advanced…

The Philippine Army establishes the Strategic Advisory Council (SAC) to support its transition to external security operations and modernization efforts. Lt.…

Russia's state-controlled telecom giant reports that its underwater cable in the Baltic Sea was damaged by an 'external impact', amid rising tensions and…

The Philippine Army reactivates the Office of the Chief Infantry to support its strategic shift towards external security operations, marking a significant…




