Only half of Filipino adults have formal bank accounts – BSP
The share of Filipino adults with formal financial accounts declined to 50 percent in 2025, down from 56 percent in 2021, even as overall access to financial…
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The share of Filipino adults with formal financial accounts declined to 50 percent in 2025, down from 56 percent in 2021, even as overall access to financial…
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The agency said applications will be evaluated based on eligibility and loan status, with priority given to borrowers in good standing who are facing temporary…
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The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) closed essentially flat at 6,063.69 on Thursday, 16 April, up 0.34 percent from the previous session, reflecting…
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TACLOBAN CITY — Unemployment in Eastern Visayas rose to 7.7 percent in January 2026, about three times higher than the 2.4 percent recorded in the same period…
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Foreign military forces participating in this year’s Balikatan Exercise said the global oil price spike has had only a limited impact on their operations, even…
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The Department of Economy, Planning and Development in Central Visayas (DepDev-7) reported Tuesday that the region recorded 6.9-million visitors in 2025,…
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The peso’s current depreciation amid the effects of the ongoing Middle East conflict has not yet breached inflationary territory, according to Bangko Sentral…
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A listed holding company, long feted in boardrooms and award galas for its gleaming CSR scorecard, especially its much-publicized push to make quality…
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CEBU CITY — Ethan Lago turned early adversity into a commanding triumph, showcasing composure beyond his years to outplay Lucas Revilleza and secure a…
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The peso’s current depreciation amid the effects of the ongoing Middle East conflict has not yet breached inflationary territory, according to Bangko Sentral…
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Century Pacific Food Inc. is banking on its branded portfolio to weather a more challenging operating environment this year, even as it posted steady growth in…
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Monetary policy response to the oil price shock hinges on whether spillover effects materialize in domestic demand, where the BSP’s policy tools are most…
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Filipino parents are increasingly optimistic about artificial intelligence, but many admit they are still catching up, according to a new survey by Google and…
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The international analytics firm remains optimistic about the Philippines’ long-term growth prospects, noting, however, that it has downgraded its outlook from…
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The oil price shock resulting from the conflict in the Middle East may trigger spillover inflationary effects in the coming months, according to the Bangko…
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Gross internal reserves dropped to $107.5 billion as of end-March, from February’s $112.7 billion record high. Still, the BSP said, ‘this level provides an…
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The Philippines’ gross international reserves (GIR) declined to $107.5 billion as of end-March 2026, reversing the record-high level posted in February,…
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Electricity, food, postharvest, transport, and logistics costs for rice all grew due to higher fuel charges. Inflation rose 4.1 percent in march from 2.4…
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