Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
Established in 1993 pursuant to the provision of Republic Act 7653, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is the central bank of the Philippines. It is tasked with maintaining the price stability conducive to a balanced and sustainable growth of the economy and employment and promote and maintain monetary stability in the Philippines.
See below for the Latest Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas News, Analysis, Profit Results, Share Price Information, and Commentary.
Steady loan outlook erodes as Philippine banks brace for Q1 squeeze
Steady loan outlook erodes as Philippine banks brace for Q1 squeeze
Banks expecting a flat borrowing appetite fell significantly from a previous high of 80.7%.
1 day ago
Philippine banks signal credit squeeze as tightening bias grows in Q1
About 12.8% of banks expect to tighten credit standards for household loans.
2 days ago
PH central bank warns public against scammers posing as employees
The BSP will never ask the public to transfer funds from their accounts, it said.
BSP extension lets banks write bigger green loans beyond 25% cap
Banks can exceed the single borrower’s limit by an additional 15%.
Philippine FCDU loans fall 3.9% in September 2025
This is despite the 5.7% growth in deposits in foreign currencies, the central bank said.
BSP says customers can still withdraw over $8,750 without delays
Customers will need to show a legitimate purpose of withdrawal.
The Philippines’ central bank calls for a 24/7 payment system
A round-the-clock operation will enable real-time payment settlement and further economic activities.
Philippine banks’ profits up 4.1% to $3.35b in H1 2025
Assets rose thanks to stable domestic deposits, and strong liquidity and buffers.
Philippine banks to maintain lending standards in Q4 2025
1 in 10 banks will tighten lending standards for business and household loans.
Philippine central bank expands relief measures for banks, borrowers after calamities
Banks will have access to relief measures during a specified period.
Philippine central bank to halt new digital bank license applications
Applicants have until 30 November 2025 to submit complete applications.
BSP probes bank accounts tied to flood control corruption
This comes after a department secretary filed an official request.
SeaBank Philippines rebrands name to MariBank Philippines
Both the central bank and local SEC have granted approval for the corporate name change.
Philippine banks’ loans up 11.8% in July
This extends the growth in June, albeit at a slower pace, official data showed.
Philippine regulators propose enhancing NBFI monitoring framework
The council noted increasing interconnectedness of NBFIs with the financing system.
Philippine central bank eyes new rules to tackle online gambling
It will include daily limits to gambling-related transfers and time-based restrictions.
Bank of Makati joins the Philippines’ “Piso Caravan” program
There are now 141 financial institutions participating in the program, the central bank said.
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