The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said it has fully awarded its 28-day bills offered at P100 billion. The BSP securities auction received P162.80 billion tenders on Friday, lower than January 15’s P167.25 billion bids. The BSP bills fetched a lower average rate this week of 1.6362 percent...
The Financial Executives of the Philippines Institute (FINEX) has joined a bandwagon of business groups opposing a proposal by the Lower House proposal to amend the economic provisions of the Constitution at this time. In a statement, FINEX said they agree that the economic provisions of the...
Year-Ender Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin E. Diokno (MB file) The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) nearly P2 trillion liquidity injection in the pandemic-hit financial system did what it’s supposed to do prop up confidence in the market amid the recession and uncertainty...
Gov. Francisco Emmanuel 'Pacoy' R. Ortega III La Union secured two awards at the Aliw Awards 2020 - Best Festival Practices and Performance for Mutia ti La Union 2020 and Best Festival Catalyst/Organizer - during ceremonies held at the Manila Hotel recently. The Best Special Events Director was...
With increased online transactions due to the holidays, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is reminding banks to remain vigilant against cyber attacks, specifically phishing or the fraudulent acquisition of sensitive data or information. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin E....
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is proposing the creation of an Open Finance Oversight Committee (OFOC), an industry-led self-governing body, as part of the country’s open finance framework. BSP Governor Benjamin E. Diokno ( Bloomberg file photo) Based on the draft circular on open finance,...
Sol Francisco-Inocando and Mr. Fu I love art. (kunwari may kultura ako!) I started collecting paintings eight years ago and this is my second year of producing my own pieces, The Art of FU. (arte-arte ko!) Last Sunday, My friend Bryan Talatala and I thought of visiting The Art Capital of the...
Tonight, local television network TV5 is premiering its newest addition to its primetime block, Bella Bandida . Starring actress Ryza Cenon as the titular character, Bella Bandida is among the first of the many female-led shows to come from the network. Ryza Cenon as Bella Bandida (Photo from TV5)...
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin E. Diokno said the improved external sector accounts in the third quarter compared to the second quarter suggests that the worst is indeed over as far as the country’s inflows are concerned. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin E....
The Monetary Board of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) cut the overnight reverse repurchase (RRP) facility by 25 basis points (bps) to two percent – the lowest policy rate on BSP record -- to boost market confidence and in support of economic recovery amid uncertainties of a...
The central bank’s auction of its 28-day BSP bills fetched a higher rate and bigger volume this week, based on results from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). The 28-day securities was offered higher at P60 billion on Friday versus P50 billion last week. It remained oversubscribed with...
The Aliwan Fiesta Digital Queen 2020 is nearing the homestretch as its nine official candidates sashayed in evening gowns and grilled by the jury in the much-awaited question-and-answer portion. The pre-pageant competitions were live streamed on Facebook Saturday night. Here are the candidates...
