Friday, 12 June 2026
1 hour ago
BlockShoals: BSP updated on planned VASP tie-up under crypto sandbox
The fintech company disclosed that it participated in an official meeting on May 29 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the BSP’s Technology Risk and Innovation Supervision Department (TRISD), where it informed regulators that it was finalizing an agreement with a BSP-accredited VASP partner.
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.
29 Oct 2025
5:08PM
Peso rebounds after record low, seen stabilizing near P59 per USD
The local currency opened at P59.15 and touched a record intraday low of 59.26, but strengthened as market participants locked in profits from the peso’s historic fall.
14 Oct 2025
11:41AM
BSP warns demonetization won’t curb corruption, urges reforms instead
The BSP cited India’s 2016 demonetization as a cautionary tale. The move abruptly invalidated 86 percent of India’s cash, aiming to curb graft and fake currency. Instead, it caused widespread economic disruption—closing small businesses, cutting jobs, and shaving about two percentage points off GDP.
9 Oct 2025
3:47PM
Corruption-induced economic weakness prompts 4th straight BSP rate cut
The central bank chief cited a “benign” inflation outlook that remains well within its target range and said inflation expectations “remain well-anchored.” With price pressures easing, policymakers saw room to support economic activity without threatening price stability.
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