InstaPay fund transfers surpass ATM withdrawals, BSP says

Ian Nicolas P. Cigaral - @inquirerdotnet 01/18/2025

Filipinos now prefer digital payments over ATM withdrawals, with InstaPay fund transfers surpassing ATM transactions in both value and volume after the pandemic. According to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), InstaPay transactions in September 2024 reached…

BSP considering subscription fee on digital transactions

Anna Leah Gonzales - Philippine News Agency 01/10/2025

MANILA, Philippines – Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona Jr. said the central bank is considering a subscription fee model for digital transactions. “If you look at the payment system, every time you add one more participant,…

BSP: Banknotes with PH historical figures to remain in circulation

Dianne Sampang 12/22/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reiterated on Saturday that banknotes featuring the country’s historical figures will remain in circulation, following the launch of a new polymer banknote series. “The banknotes with historical figures…

Shares down, peso weakens ahead of FOMC, BSP meeting

Anna Leah Gonzales - Philippine News Agency 12/19/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Local shares declined while the peso weakened Wednesday, ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Monetary Board meetings. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) fell by…

National ID card supplier appeals termination of P2.1B contract

Alden Monzon 09/01/2024

The supplier of national identification cards under the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) has asked the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) for a “thorough review” of its performance as it sought reconsideration of the central bank’s decision to…

BSP: July inflation likely surpasses 4% target

Ian Nicolas P. Cigaral 08/01/2024

Inflation likely exceeded the government’s 2-4 percent target range in July due to higher energy and food prices. However, this increase is not expected to affect the anticipated rate cut in August. On Wednesday, the Bangko Sentral…

BSP: More digital banks joining the industry soon

Ian Nicolas P. Cigaral 07/27/2024

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) will resume accepting applications for digital banking licenses after three years, allowing more players into the growing industry. The number of available slots is still unknown, but BSP Governor Eli Remolona…

BSP closes first cooperative bank in Central Visayas

Leo Udtohan 07/21/2024

TAGBILARAN CITY — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has ordered the closure of the first cooperative bank in Central Visayas. The Monetary Board of BSP issued a resolution on July 18 prohibiting the Cooperative Bank of…

Peso weakens to 20-month low of P58.80 to $1

Ian Nicolas P. Cigaral 06/22/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine peso dropped to a 20-month low at the end of a turbulent trading week, following a regional decline as the stronger US dollar impacted emerging market currencies. The peso closed at 58.8…

Vlogger Boy Tapang apologizes for P1M kite

Futch Anthony Inso 04/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano vlogger Boy Tapang, also known as Ronnie Suan in real life, issued a public apology on his Facebook page after creating a kite using P1,000 bills worth P1 million. The vlog by…

Remittances soar to P33.5 billion in 2023 – BSP

Ian Nicolas P. Cigaral 02/16/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Filipinos abroad sent a record amount of money back home in 2023 as remittances hit $33.5 billion, boosted by a stronger peso. This increase in the value of remittances helped households cope with high…

BSP likely to continue prolonged tight monetary policy – think tank

Ian Nicolas P. Cigaral 01/13/2024

MANILA, Philippines  — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is expected to continue its tight monetary policy for an extended period, according to GlobalSource Partners. The think tank suggests that the economy has not yet fully absorbed…

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