Monday, 27 July 2026
3 days ago
From BPI to BSP: Dino Gasmen named next central bank treasury head
As assistant governor for financial markets, Gasmen will oversee the BSP's open market operations, foreign exchange policy implementation, management of the country's international reserves, and related risk management functions. The role supports the central bank's mandates of maintaining price and financial stability.
3 days ago
MariBank secures BSP digital banking license to expand services
MariBank has secured an official digital banking license from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), marking a key regulatory milestone as it expands its digital-first banking operations in the Philippines.
6 Jul 2026
10:42AM
PSE fights back as Binance returns, rolls out retail investor push
By: Miguel R. Camus
The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) says it won’t back down as global crypto leader Binance returns to the Philippines, opting instead to lure back investors through a sweeping push to make stock investing easier and more competitive.
3 Jul 2026
3:00PM
INSIDER VIEW | Don’t let anyone hollow out the Bangko Sentral
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas turns 33 today. This is the right moment to say it plainly: the independence of the country’s central bank is under ambient pressure, and Filipinos should pay attention.
11 May 2026
6:02PM
BSP boosts gold reserves as OceanaGold PH exceeds 2025 commitment
OceanaGold Philippines delivered more gold than required to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas in 2025, adding to the country’s reserve buffer as central banks worldwide lean more heavily on bullion during a volatile period for global markets.
14 Feb 2026
2:08PM
Metrobank sees 25-bp BSP rate cut on Feb. 19
Slowing economic momentum is expected to take center stage at the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) monetary policy meeting on Feb. 19, with Metrobank projecting a 25-basis-point rate cut to support domestic growth.
8 Jan 2026
4:12PM
Why Finance Secretary Go’s Monetary Board role matters now
Finance Secretary Frederick Go’s entry into the Monetary Board of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is more than a routine leadership change. It strengthens the policy bridge between Malacañang’s fiscal agenda and the central bank’s monetary decisions at a time when alignment between the two has become increasingly critical.
6 Jan 2026
4:18PM
Waiting for cheaper loans? Don’t bet on big BSP rate cuts this year
By: Daxim L. Lucas
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Eli Remolona Jr. on Tuesday signaled limited room for further policy rate adjustments in 2026 despite a benign inflation rate environment, reiterating the regulator’s mantra that any adjustment will be data dependent.
10 Nov 2025
3:53PM
Foreign investment plunge continues: Philippines' eight-month FDI drops
The Philippines' net foreign direct investments (FDI) in August 2025 recorded a sharp decline, signaling persistent headwinds for capital inflows despite remaining positive. Data from the central bank show that net FDI inflows amounted to $494 million in August 2025 — a 40.5-percent drop from the $830 million recorded in August 2024.
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