Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

Philippine peso and market volatility

5 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Philippine peso hits record low amid rising oil prices

The Philippine peso has continued its downward trajectory, reaching new record lows against the US dollar. By early September, the currency slid past the 62.50 mark, hitting an intraday low of 62.58 on September 2, drive

Escalating global cybersecurity and AI-driven threats

8 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: AI and knowledge gaps shape the cybersecurity landscape

The cybersecurity landscape is facing escalating systemic risks driven by advancements in artificial intelligence and evolving criminal tactics. AI-driven threats have expanded to include the ability of generative models

Ghana macro stability, debt restructuring, inflation trends

32 clusters · 50 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Ghanaian cedi depreciates 1.06% amid rising oil prices

Following the completion of the sovereign bonded-debt restructuring in July 2026, the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the cedi and maintaining low inflation. By July 2026, annual inflation

Davao Region economic growth and industrial development

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Davao Region shows economic strength through low unemployment and industrial growth

The Davao Region has demonstrated sustained economic growth, outperforming the Philippines national average. In 2025, the region’s Gross Regional Domestic Product reached P1.14 trillion, marking its third consecutive yea

Philippine national debt and economic indicators

4 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Philippines merchandise exports hit 35-year high

The Philippines is navigating complex fiscal and external economic shifts. While the country reported a balance of payments surplus exceeding $3 billion in June 2026, this trend reversed in July with a $1.47 billion defi

Philippines economic slowdown and inflation trends

4 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Philippines inflation eases to 6.1 percent in August

The Philippine economy grew by 2.3% in the second quarter of 2026, marking its weakest quarterly expansion in 16 years, excluding the pandemic period. This slowdown was driven by a 14.8% contraction in construction and s

Western Union remittance expansion in the Philippines

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Western Union and JuanPay partner to expand remittance access in the Philippines

Western Union has expanded its remittance services in the Philippines through both digital asset integration and physical network partnerships. In late August 2026, the digital asset exchange PDAX integrated Western Uni

Philippines credit rating and fiscal developments

4 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: India receives JCR credit rating upgrade to A-

The Philippines has maintained its investment-grade credit ratings from Moody’s and Rating and Investment Information, Inc. (R&I). Moody’s affirmed a ‘Baa2’ rating with a stable outlook, citing medium-term growth potenti

Southeast Asia-China cross-border QR payment expansion

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: PPMI and Alipay+ link QR Ph to global digital payments

Digital payment providers are expanding cross-border QR code interoperability between Southeast Asia and China. Initially, ShopeePay partnered with Tencent’s TenPay Global to allow users from Singapore and Thailand to

Banking and fintech developments in Philippines and Malaysia

2 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Singapore to invest S$220 million in fintech innovation

Developments in the Philippines and Malaysia focus on banking liquidity, deposit growth, and fintech investment. In the Philippines, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is implementing reforms to require domestic syst

Global fintech and digital banking developments

4 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Fintech developments emerge in the Philippines and Hong Kong

Recent developments in the fintech sector across Asia and the United States highlight advancements in digital lending, cross-border payments, and AI-driven commerce. In the Philippines, Mynt, the operator of GCash, has

Southeast Asian digital and AI integration

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Southeast Asian leaders emphasize AI for economic and social development

Southeast Asian nations are increasingly integrating digital assets and artificial intelligence (AI) into their economic and regulatory frameworks. In the financial sector, regulators in Malaysia and the Philippines ar

Apple Pay rollout in the Philippines

3 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: GoTyme Bank launches Apple Pay in the Philippines

In late July 2026, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas indicated it would not block Apple Pay and noted that several local banks were preparing to support the service. Major Philippine banks added a “Supports Wallet” label t

GCash digital payment service expansions

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: GCash Card introduces zero percent foreign exchange fees for international travel

GCash has expanded its digital payment and card services in the Philippines through new partnerships and features. Initially, GCash partnered with Visa to implement a “link‑and‑pay” feature. This allows users to link Vi