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BSP seen defending peso at below 58:$1

The peso has been a “clear laggard” among Asian currencies against the dollar recently, which may prompt the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to defend the local unit and keep it below the 58 to $1 level, according to British banking giant HSBC.....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated News11 hr. 54 min. ago

The skidding peso again?

The peso is skidding again and no one is paying attention anymore......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

‘BSP ready to mitigate excessive peso volatility’

Monetary authorities are ready to mitigate any “unnecessary movement” and “excessive volatility” in the foreign exchange market as the peso sank to fresh 17-month lows against the dollar, according to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona Jr......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

Stocks up, peso breaches 56:$1

The stock market posted slight gains yesterday as it tracked upswing in US markets, while the peso weakened and breached the 56 to $1 barrier......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

Peso underperformance likely to continue – MUFG

The Philippine peso may continue to underperform against the dollar this quarter amid the country’s wide current account deficit and expensive foreign exchange valuations, Tokyo-based MUFG Bank said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

Despite low wages, Pandi-based ‘maninipit’ mothers try to augment family income

Assembling clothespins is among the many jobs women do in the occupied houses in Pandi, Bulacan. The mothers mentioned other low-income jobs like garlic peeling, rug making and notebook sewing. The post Despite low wages, Pandi-based ‘maninipit’ mothers try to augment family income appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

BSP onboards 1st nonbank electronic money issuer

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) achieved a significant milestone by welcoming OmniPay, Inc. as the first nonbank electronic money issuer (EMI) participant in its Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) payment system, PhilPaSSplus. This move aligns with the National Payment Systems Act and signifies a more inclusive national payment system, allowing nonbank financial institutions to conduct efficient and low-risk funds transfers directly through the central bank. Assistant Governor Mary Anne P. Lim emphasized the BSP's commitment to safeguarding the entire Peso RTGS payment system amidst global trends of diversified participation. With 236 institutions, including various banks and nonbank entities, utilizing PhilPaSSplus for large value transactions and retail payment clearing, the BSP's initiative reflects a broader trend of central banks facilitating direct access for nonbank entities to settlement services. This development comes as international standard-setting bodies work on access guidelines to manage risks in evolving payment systems with new players and financial technologies......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Globe sets 2024 capex at P55 billion, a 5-year low

Mobile giant Globe Telecom Inc. is bringing down its capital expenditures to a five-year low of P55 billion in 2024, as the telco works on attaining a certain cost efficiency for financial health......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 7th, 2024

Infrastructure spending hits lowest level in November

Government spending for infrastructure dropped to a year-low in November last year even after state agencies were ordered to catch up on their expenses to boost economic growth......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Drag artist arrested anew over ‘Jesus’ act

Drag performer Pura Luka Vega was arrested anew on Thursday for performing as Jesus to the Catholic hymn “Our Father” in a bar last year......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

Amid low egg production, Bantayan suffers from ‘oversupply’

Amid low egg production, Bantayan suffers from ‘oversupply’.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated News17 hr. 53 min. ago

Strong solar storm hits Earth, could disrupt communications and produce northern lights in US

Strong solar storm hits Earth, could disrupt communications and produce northern lights in US.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 11th, 2024

After Chocolate Hills, another grass fire hits Bohol

After Chocolate Hills, another grass fire hits Bohol.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 7th, 2024

Philippine National Bank s Q1 2024 net income hits P5.3 billion

Philippine National Bank s Q1 2024 net income hits P5.3 billion.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

WATCH: Jinky Vidal opens National Heritage Month with OPM hits

At her tour's recent stop in Hard Rock Cafe Manila, Jinky performed classic hits, including Original Pilipino Music (OPM)......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

Conan Gray s Found Heaven Tour hits Manila - manilastandard.net

Conan Gray's 'Found Heaven Tour' hits Manila manilastandard.net.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

Philippines swelters in scorching heat as mercury hits record high in Manila

Philippines swelters in scorching heat as mercury hits record high in Manila Arab News.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

So hot you can t breathe - Extreme heat hits the Philippines

'So hot you can't breathe': Extreme heat hits the Philippines The Japan Times.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 28th, 2024

Globe hits SIMs engaged in spam and scam SMS

Globe hits SIMs engaged in spam and scam SMS.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Cebu hits record high heat index of 39°C

Cebu hits record high heat index of 39°C.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024