Philippine banks grow assets 8.3% in February
The Philippine banking system continued to expand in early 2026, with total assets rising 8.3 percent year-on-year to P29.19 trillion in February, according to…
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The Philippine banking system continued to expand in early 2026, with total assets rising 8.3 percent year-on-year to P29.19 trillion in February, according to…
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The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) held steady on Tuesday, closing at 6,018.70, up a modest 0.04 percent, as investors awaited the upcoming monetary…
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The Philippine government has responded to Fitch Ratings’ decision to downgrade the country’s outlook, as the Middle East conflict continues to weigh on the…
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Ayala-backed Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has outlined potential relief measures the bank is exploring for its roughly 18 million customers as the…
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The Philippine government has responded to Fitch Ratings’ decision to downgrade the country’s outlook, as the Middle East conflict continues to weigh on the…
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The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is currently reviewing a petition seeking a P10 increase in the minimum jeepney fare, as it…
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The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has ordered a 30-day suspension of a UV Express operator and its driver after their…
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The Philippines’ balance of payments (BOP) deficit widened in March, reflecting sustained external pressures, although the country’s foreign exchange reserves…
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‘The move may undermine bank profitability as net interest margins peak and credit losses remain elevated.’ — S&P Global Ratings credit analyst, Nikita Anand.
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Market expectations are facing multiple outcomes, as economists like to call multiple equilibria or paths.
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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has welcomed Moody’s latest assessment affirming the strength of the country’s banking system and external position,…
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‘We expect the BSP to deliver a 25-bps policy rate hike on April 23, as the balance of risks has shifted toward a more persistent and broad-based inflation…
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‘The drop in individual account ownership was largely attributed to a decline in loan-linked accounts from microfinance non-government organizations and…
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The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) ended the week on a weaker footing, closing at 5,999.13 (-1.06 percent), slipping below the key 6,000 level as risk…
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BDO Unibank remains the Philippines’ largest bank as of end-2025, leveraging its scale, wide distribution network and diversified revenue streams to stay ahead…
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As inflation continues to rise, Filipino households are feeling the strain of higher everyday costs, prompting renewed focus on savings that can keep pace with…
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Former Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board chairman Atty. Winston Ginez said motorcycle taxis do not require new…
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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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