Despite easing inflation in May, pressure is mounting on the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to raise interest rates by 50 basis points (bps) at its June 18 policy meeting, as analysts see the moderation in price growth as short-lived and argue that a smaller hike could come at the expense of the...
CANDON CITY – Filipina hitters Alyssa Valdez and Alyssa Solomon remained confident after Alas Pilipinas absorbed a 22-25, 25-23, 25-18, 15-25, 11-15 loss against Australia in their pulsating five-set showdown in the 2026 AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup at the Candon City Arena Sunday, June 7....
Despite widespread public concern about climate change, financing and institutional constraints continue to hamper the Philippines’ efforts to strengthen climate resilience and adaptation measures, according to state-run policy think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS). In...
Bank lending accelerated to its fastest pace in nine months in April, fueled by the sharp rebound in credit demand from corporate borrowers and steady household spending. Preliminary data released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed that outstanding loans granted by universal and...
The Philippines’ gross international reserves (GIR) dropped to their lowest level in 16 months in May, driven by the global downturn in gold prices and persistent outflows from foreign investments. The nation’s stockpile of foreign currencies and liquid assets retreated to $104 billion at...
The domestic inflation environment remains persistently “challenging,” according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), a factor that MUFG Bank Ltd. believes could prompt the central bank to further tighten monetary policy to help anchor the pressured peso. Last Friday night, June 5, the BSP...
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) would likely continue hiking interest rates this year despite the lower-than-expected inflation rate in May, even as the pace of monetary policy tightening may be more gradual as economic growth remains subdued, according to Singapore-based United Overseas Bank...
The Gilas Pilipinas girls team capped its unbeaten run in the FIBA U18 Women’s Asia Cup SEABA qualifiers with an 88-62 domination of Indonesia at the STI West Negros University in Bacolod City on Saturday, June 6. Like in their previous games, the Nationals went off to a hot start and never...
CANDON CITY — Alyssa Solomon sparked an epic second-set comeback, Alyssa Valdez took control down the stretch, but Alas Pilipinas still fell short against a gritty Australian side, 22-25, 25-23, 25-18, 15-25, 11-15, for its first loss in the 2026 AVC Women 's Volleyball Cup here at the...
CANDON CITY – Alas Pilipinas treated local fans with a 25-16, 25-12, 25-14 win over Uzbekistan in the opener of the 2026 AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup here at the Candon City Arena Saturday, June 6. The Nationals dictated the pace throughout the match and did not show any issues on team chemistry...
CANDON CITY – The Alas Pilipinas kicked off its campaign at the 2026 AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup in style with a 25-16, 25-12, 25-14 of Uzbekistan at the Candon City Arena here on Saturday, June 6. Seasoned players Alyssa Valdez, Jovelyn Gonzaga and Ces Molina provided the spark for the...
CANDON CITY – Veterans Alyssa Valdez, Jovelyn Gonzaga, and Ces Molina spearheaded Alas Pilipinas to kick off its 2026 AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup bid with a 25-16, 25-12, 25-14 win over Uzbekistan at the Candon City Arena here on Saturday, June 6. The Nationals dictated the tempo throughout...
