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The banking industry’s exposure to the volatile real estate sector dipped to 19.4 percent of total loans in the first quarter, marking the lowest level in six years, following the implementation of prudent measures to manage risks in the property sector.

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Economists have weighed in on the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas monetary policy outlook for the remainder of 2025, with some predicting further rate cuts while others caution against aggressive easing due to geopolitical and domestic inflation risks.

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The country’s balance of payments position deteriorated further in the first five months, swinging to a $5.82-billion deficit as of end-May, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.

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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) [link], the country’s central bank and the organization in charge of setting interest rates to maintain price stability, dropped the policy interest rate 25 basis points from 5.50% to 5.25%.

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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has cut its key interest rates by another 25 basis points, further easing its monetary policy stance as inflation continues to cool.

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The country’s outstanding external debt climbed to $146.74 billion as of end-March, driven mainly by fresh borrowings from the national government and local banks, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). 

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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) announced that its New Clark City complex is back on track following the completion of detailed design plans, paving the way for the next phase of the project.

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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is widely expected to cut its benchmark interest rate by another 25 basis points this week, as analysts cite benign inflation, tepid economic growth and a stable exchange rate.

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The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) [link] revealed the year-on-year increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for May was just 1.3%, down from the 1.4% y/y recorded in April.

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Analysts remain optimistic about the country’s inflation prospects, forecasting a continued slowdown throughout 2025 as headline inflation edged down to 1.3 percent in May.

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Economists have weighed in on the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas monetary policy outlook for the remainder of 2025, with some predicting further rate cuts while others caution against aggressive easing due to geopolitical and domestic inflation risks.

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The country’s balance of payments position deteriorated further in the first five months, swinging to a $5.82-billion deficit as of end-May, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.

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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) [link], the country’s central bank and the organization in charge of setting interest rates to maintain price stability, dropped the policy interest rate 25 basis points from 5.50% to 5.25%.

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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has cut its key interest rates by another 25 basis points, further easing its monetary policy stance as inflation continues to cool.

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The country’s outstanding external debt climbed to $146.74 billion as of end-March, driven mainly by fresh borrowings from the national government and local banks, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). 

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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) announced that its New Clark City complex is back on track following the completion of detailed design plans, paving the way for the next phase of the project.

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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is widely expected to cut its benchmark interest rate by another 25 basis points this week, as analysts cite benign inflation, tepid economic growth and a stable exchange rate.

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The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) [link] revealed the year-on-year increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for May was just 1.3%, down from the 1.4% y/y recorded in April.

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Analysts remain optimistic about the country’s inflation prospects, forecasting a continued slowdown throughout 2025 as headline inflation edged down to 1.3 percent in May.

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