BSP on guard vs inflation risks amid El Niño
The BSP chief said headline inflation likely further accelerated to 3.9 percent in March from 3.4 percent in February due to base effects, but lower than the 7.6 percent in March 2023......»»
Remittances grow at slower 2.7 Percent pace in January
Personal remittances from overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) grew by only 2.7 percent to $3.15 billion in January from $3.07 billion in the same month last year, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)......»»
Further improvement in Philippines external position seen
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) sees a further improvement in the country’s external payments position this year due to a likely higher balance of payments (BOP) surplus and a narrower current account (CA) deficit......»»
Financial system resources up 9 percent in January
The total resources of the country’s financial system continued to breach the P30-trillion level, rising by almost nine percent as of end-January, preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed......»»
BSP to banks, financial institutions: Prioritize national ID as top identification
The central bank said that institutions should “adopt enhanced measures to ensure the broad acceptance of the PhilID” whether its physical or electronic version as a valid proof of identity and age for all financial transactions. .....»»
Climate shocks on inflation can last up to 4 years – BSP
Climate-related inflation shocks may be felt for up to four years, causing a pronounced hike in headline inflation, a study by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Research Academy showed......»»
BSP tightens crackdown vs money counterfeiters
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has intensified its anti-counterfeiting operations, leading to the confiscation of more than P35 million worth of fake banknotes since 2010......»»
Philippines FDI net inflows decline 6.6 pct in 2023
MANILA, March 11 (Xinhua) -- Foreign direct investment (FDI) that flowed into the Philippines declined year-on-year by 6.6 percent in 2023, the country's central bank said Monday. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the FDI net inflows reached 826 million U.S. dollars last December, bringing the yearly total amount to 8.9 billion dollars in 2023, compared to 9.5 billion dollars in net inflows recorded in.....»»
Philippines FDI net inflows decline 6.6 pct in 2023
MANILA, March 11 (Xinhua) -- Foreign direct investment (FDI) that flowed into the Philippines declined year-on-year by 6.6 percent in 2023, the country's central bank said Monday. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the FDI net inflows reached 826 million U.S. dollars last December, bringing the yearly total amount to 8.9 billion dollars in 2023, compared to 9.5 billion dollars in net inflows recorded in.....»»
BSP explores impact of Gen AI in banking
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is studying the impact of generative artificial intelligence in the banking industry as it seeks to implement some “guardrails” to mitigate potential risks......»»
Stocks retreat on hawkish Fed, BSP rate signals
Stock investors were turned off yesterday by policy signals from monetary authorities here and abroad, dragging the local market to a third straight day of decline......»»
ASEAN cross-border remittance service to go live by 2026 – BSP
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas along with other central banks in the region aims to operationalize multilateral cross-border fund transfers by July 2026......»»
Fight vs inflation far from over – BSP
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Eli Remolona said it is too soon to declare victory in the fight against inflation, signaling a higher-for-longer rate environment, as inflationary risks continue to cloud the outlook......»»
BSP to issue new guidelines for MSBs
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is finalizing a new regulatory framework for money service businesses to ensure that risks remain manageable amid the evolving industry......»»
BSP to keep policy stance unchanged
Monetary authorities may keep the benchmark interest rates unchanged in the near term as inflation quickened for the first time in five months, and could accelerate further to above the two to four percent target in the second quarter......»»
BSP to review 3 percent rate cap on credit card transactions
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas will review this month whether to keep or hike the three percent interest rate cap on credit card transactions......»»
Economic Cha-cha to boost FDI – BSP
Amending the restrictive economic provisions in the 1987 Constitution will likely attract more foreign investments in the country and stimulate economic growth, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas......»»
FACT CHECK: SSS has no ongoing scholarship program
The Social Security System warns the public about fake posts bearing the agency’s logo that contain suspicious links promoting an alleged scholarship program.....»»
BSP: February inflation expected to settle within gov t target
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas expects that the inflation rate for February 2024 in the country will fall within the range of 2.8% to 3.6%......»»
‘Policewoman’ nabbed, charged for unauthorized use of PNP uniform, ID
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines – A 44-year-old woman was arrested Tuesday night, February 27, for the unauthorized use of the athletic uniform of the Philippine National Police (PNP). Myrlin Plandes Beard, a resident of BSP Camp Upper Banica, in Brgy. Lahug, Cebu City, was arrested at a police checkpoint along Zuellig St. in Barangay Subangdaku at.....»»