
Most banks stable, keep credit standards
The first quarter survey results showed that most respondent banks (81.8 percent) retained their credit standards, a decrease from the previous quarter, where…
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The first quarter survey results showed that most respondent banks (81.8 percent) retained their credit standards, a decrease from the previous quarter, where…
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Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) aims to grow agricultural loans by at least 10 percent this year through its partnership with Agrilever.
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The bank said the growth reflected higher gross customer loans at 12 percent to P3.3 trillion, while the non-performing loans ratio slightly declined by 0.1…
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A weekly delivery of gold to BSP Davao is 200 kilograms on average or 200,000 grams. This is P1.2 billion in any language.
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‘The deficit reflected the government’s drawdowns on its foreign currency deposits with the BSP to meet its external debt obligations, as well as the BSP’s net…
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The rejection undercuts Duterte’s defense strategy to restrict participation by ‘victim-survivors’ and their families, many of whom come from impoverished…
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Movable asset finance involves non-real estate assets like inventories, receivables, and equipment, that the MSME borrowers can present as collateral for bank…
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‘The BSP app keeps you updated on the latest news, advisories, and important announcements.’
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“According to Philippine Statistics Authority data, food prices rose by 16 percent from June 2022 to February 2025, further eroding purchasing power.
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Aside from global economic uncertainties stemming from Trump tariffs, Remolona warned of possible elevated prices of transport, utility and meat
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The US has accused the United Nations body, the World Health Organization (WHO), of mismanaging the coronavirus pandemic and failing to make “greatly needed…
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Similarly, the BSP reduced the inflation outlook to 3.3 percent from 3.7 percent. For 2027, the Central Bank projects 3.2 percent
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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) slashed its policy rate by 25 basis points (bps) to 5.5 percent from 5.75 percent on Thursday due to easing prices of…
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‘It will be unwieldy, unnecessarily encumber the defense, and slow down the proceedings.’
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While the Philippines and China are engaged in an escalating territorial dispute, a third country is using this as an opportunity to expand its military…
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Cutting-edge technology provides armor against online threats, and it’s shaped like a glowing silver sphere.
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The local government of Muntinlupa City has enacted an ordinance to combat the increasing problem of fake and tampered persons with disability (PWD)…
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Falling rice and transportation prices were essentially behind lower inflation
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