
BSP hikes rates amid national energy emergency
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)’s Monetary Board has raised interest rates by 25 basis points in response to mounting economic pressures from the ongoing…
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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)’s Monetary Board has raised interest rates by 25 basis points in response to mounting economic pressures from the ongoing…
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The removal of what had been labeled as the “last stumbling block” in the trial of former President Rodrigo Duterte was labeled as a win from members of the…
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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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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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Consumer advocacy group Laban Konsyumer has raised concerns over a procurement policy of the National Electrification Administration (NEA), warning that it…
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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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A super team featuring some naturalized players appears to be in the works as organizers of the 20th Asian Games formalized the eligibility rules in the coming…
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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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Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso on Friday accepted the donation of two specialized neonatal ventilators for the Ospital ng Maynila, a move…
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Ian expressed gratitude for the continued outpouring of love from supporters who came to honor his mother.
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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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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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Investors remained cautious amid geopolitical and inflation anxieties but the peso perked up, strengthening to P59.97 from the previous P60.115 per dollar as…
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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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Several Rotary clubs are set to donate two neonatal mechanical ventilators to the Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center, aiming to strengthen critical care…
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Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday warned that widespread functional illiteracy is weakening the country’s democratic foundations, describing it as an…
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Senator Christopher “Bong” Go underscored the importance of continuity in leadership and party unity, saying the country’s return to “normalcy” will hinge on…
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