World Bank flags corruption risks to Phl growth
Governance issues linked to corruption can undermine investor confidence and weaken the effectiveness of economic reforms, according to the World Bank.
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Governance issues linked to corruption can undermine investor confidence and weaken the effectiveness of economic reforms, according to the World Bank.
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The Philippines’ money supply declined while bank lending remained steady in November 2025, according to the latest data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas…
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The clash between the U.S. Justice Department and the Federal Reserve has triggered a political firestorm and renewed debate over central bank independence,…
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Senator Jinggoy Estrada on Tuesday, 13 January, urged the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to examine possible illegal bank deposits amid the growing public…
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Foreign direct investments (FDIs) improved to $642 million in October 2025, up 50 percent from the previous month, according to the latest data from the Bangko…
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The BSP said it projects inflation at 3.2 percent in 2026 and 3.0 percent in 2027, both comfortably within the government’s target range.
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The Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) will maintain its headline inflation target range of 2 to 4 percent until the end of the Marcos Jr.…
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EastWest Banking Corp. has entered into a strategic partnership with online payment platform PayMongo to provide Filipino businesses with easier, more…
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City Savings Bank (CitySavings), the thrift bank subsidiary of Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank), and a member of the Aboitiz Group, announced its…
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City Savings Bank has partnered with Khan Academy Philippines to strengthen professional development for teachers, expanding access to artificial…
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Department of Finance (DoF) Secretary Frederick Go has officially joined the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Monetary Board.
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Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary Frederick Go has officially joined the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)’s Monetary Board.
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A further reduction in the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)’s target reverse repurchase (RRP) rate is once again “on the table” this February, BSP Governor…
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Recognizing that overseas Filipino workers' (OFWs) remittances are a key driver of economic growth, Senator Jinggoy Estrada filed a measure seeking to slash…
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The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported that average headline inflation for 2025 settled at 1.7 percent, well below the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas…
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Corruption issues plaguing the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. dragged down the Philippine economy in 2025, with annual gross domestic…
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Without a clear path to restoring integrity in public finance and reinvigorating government-led investment, the benefits of external opportunities and easier…
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