Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia and Makati City Mayor Abby Binay. The Makati City government, led by Mayor Abby Binay, was lauded by Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia for its exceptional programs and initiatives aimed at improving the education of its youth as well as the health and wellness of Makatizens....
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) urges banks to prioritize digitalization and financial inclusion to boost economic growth. This call by BSP Governor Eli M. Remolona Jr. to action came during the annual bankers' night held last Friday, Jan. 10, which was attended by key figures in the banking...
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) highlighted the Philippines’ potential as an investment destination for Islamic finance, citing the country's growing economy and the government’s push for financial inclusion. In a statement on Monday, Dec. 2, BSP Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. said that...
Mactan, Cebu — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) may keep borrowing costs steady if inflationary pressures continue and economic growth remains sluggish in the final quarter of the year, the central bank chief said. "Our readings indicate that there’s still some inflationary pressure, and...
Mactan, Cebu — Amid Trump's comeback, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is considering a 25 basis points (bps) reduction in borrowing costs, either in December or at the next Monetary Board (MB) meeting, as the central bank continues its easing cycle, according to an official. During the...
JPMorgan Chase boss Jamie Dimon met with local business leaders and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli M. Remolona Jr. on Wednesday, Sept. 25. The roundtable discussion featured prominent business leaders, including SM Investments Corp. Chairman Amando M. Tetangco Jr., Ayala Corporation...
Once its "Project Agila" ends in January 2025, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) will craft a three- to five-year roadmap in preparation for a possible central bank digital currency (CBDC), a top official said. During a breakout session at the Philippine Institute for Development Studies'...
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is planning to transition to a new inflation forecasting model in 2025 for better economic predictions, officials said on Monday, Sept. 9. Currently, the BSP relies on the Multi-Equation Model (MEM) and the Single Equation Model (SEM), which have shown strong...
The Office of the Ombudsman (OMB) has ordered the dismissal of former Albay governor Noel E. Rosal and the one-year suspension of Legazpi City Mayor Carmen Geraldine B. Rosal after they were found guilty of administrative charges involving the reassignment of several department heads in 2022. The...
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. has been awarded an “A-” rating in Global Finance magazine’s 2024 Central Banker Report Cards, marking him as one of the top central bank governors in world. In a statement on Monday, Aug. 26, the BSP announced that...
German financial services giant Deutsche Bank said that investment growth in the Philippines will likely remain constrained in the near term despite the upcoming easing of the central bank’s restrictive policies. In its Asia Macro Insights report published on Monday, Aug. 26, Deutsche Bank...
Biosphere reserves revolve around three main functions: conservation, economic development, and logistic support. They serve as "learning places for sustainable development," and each site seeks to promote solutions for conserving biodiversity. Apayao became the Philippines' fourth biosphere...
