BSP sees BOP deficits in 2026 and 2027
The Philippines’ balance of payments (BOP) deficit is projected to reach $9.2 billion this year and $8.5 billion in 2027 as elevated oil prices, transport…
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BSP interest rate hike 2026
Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on BSP interest rate hike 2026.
BSP backs ASEAN campaign against online scams
The BSP has backed the Scam Ready ASEAN Program, an initiative targeting three million people across Southeast Asia to strengthen online scam prevention,…
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BSP: foreign investments plunge 44.1 percent in July
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into the Philippines fell by 44.1 percent year on year to $689 million in July, bringing the seven-month total to $4.07…
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BSP: Economy first before public sentiment
‘It’s far too easy for us to just please the crowd. The crowd seems to want low interest rates, strong peso, and low inflation,’ he said. ‘But we have to do…
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BSP puts economy ahead of public sentiment
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona Jr. said the central bank’s policy decisions must prioritize the overall well-being of the economy over…
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BPI sees two more BSP hikes in 2026
Headline inflation acceleration strengthens the case for the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas to continue raising interest rates, as the onset of a severe El Niño…
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BPI sees two more BSP hikes in 2026
In a Tuesday commentary, BPI lead economist Emilio Neri Jr. said the acceleration strengthens the case for the central bank to continue raising interest rates,…
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MMDA seeks BSP, AMLC help to cut NCAP scam payment channels
The MMDA seeks assistance from BSP and AMLC to disrupt fraudulent payment channels targeting motorists amid the return of the No Contact Apprehension Program…
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Traders back tighter BSP rules
The Philippine crypto industry is supporting the BSP’s proposed tighter rules for payment operators and virtual asset service providers, while industry leaders…
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September inflation seen rising within BSP forecast
Philippine inflation is expected to accelerate in September as higher food and oil prices, monsoon rains, flooding and peso weakness put renewed pressure on…
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Economists see September inflation rising within BSP forecast
September inflation likely rebounded from August’s 6.1 percent headline print as higher food prices, adverse weather effects and lingering consequences of the…
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BSP sees September inflation rising to within 6.4 to 7.4%
BSP expects September inflation to rise to 6.4–7.4 percent as higher prices of food, domestic petroleum products and a weaker peso add to inflation pressures,…
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BSP sees September inflation rising to within 6.4 to 7.4%
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) expects headline inflation for September to rise within the range of 6.4 to 7.4 percent as upside risks from the Middle…
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BSP honors 6 outstanding Mindanao partners
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas recognized six institutional partners in Mindanao for their contributions to cash circulation, digital payments, financial…
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ADB: More BSP hikes may support peso
The ADB expects the BSP to maintain a gradual tightening bias, with further interest rate hikes potentially supporting the peso amid record-low levels,…
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ADB: More BSP hikes may support peso
Further interest rate hikes from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) may support the Philippine peso, which has slumped to record lows more than 25 times…
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IMF, ADB see BSP hiking rates further
IMF and ADB expect the BSP to maintain a tightening bias as Middle East conflict, rising rice prices and weather risks add pressure to Philippine inflation.
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