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The Philippine financial system remained strong in the second half of 2025.
These developments showed a financial system that continued to support economic activity, promote inclusion, and strengthen resilience.
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At its monetary policy meeting today, the Monetary Board decided to raise the BSP’s Target Reverse Repurchase (RRP) Rate by 25 basis points to 4.5 percent. The interest rates on the overnight deposit and lending facilities were adjusted to 4.0 percent and 5.0 percent, respectively.
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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) noted Fitch Ratings’ decision to affirm the Philippines’ “BBB” investment-grade credit rating and revise the outlook from “stable” to “negative.”
The outlook revision reflects changes in the balance of risks surrounding the rating, amid global energy shocks.
Despite rising risks, Fitch expects medium term growth to remain strong, with GDP growth projected at 4.6 percent in 2026 as public investment gradually recovers, even as higher energy costs weigh on household consumption.
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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) welcomes Moody’s favorable assessment of the country’s banking system and external accounts.
In its credit opinion released on 14 April 2026, Moody’s recognized the Philippine banking system as “well capitalized, profitable, and competently managed.” It cited the quality of the BSP’s supervision, noting that its application of international regulatory standards and preemptive measures supports financial stability.
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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) notes the affirmation of the country’s long-term credit rating of “BBB+”[1] and short-term “A-2”[2] by S&P Global Ratings (S&P), which revised its outlook on the ratings from “positive” to “stable” amid the global impact of the Middle East conflict.
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BSP WINS AWARD FOR RESERVE MANAGEMENT
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) welcomes the 2026 “Reserve Manager” award from Central Banking, a London-based organization that recognizes excellence in central bank operations.
BSP Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. shares the award reflects the BSP’s disciplined stewardship of international reserves.
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In November alone, the country recorded USD 897 million in net inflows, with South Korea as the top source of investment. A significant portion of these funds was directed into the manufacturing industry, underscoring the country’s growing appeal as a regional production hub.
#ICYMI Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. said the market is starting to form a yield curve based on Peso Interest Rate Swaps (Peso IRS).
The PESO IRS was launched in 2024 to deepen financial markets and provide a yield curve that banks, investors, businesses, and individuals could use to benchmark and compare loan rates.
This is expected to help transmit monetary policy to the market, helping them make decisions on borrowing, investments, and purchases.
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🤝🏻𝐌𝐎𝐔 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠🤝🏻 l To support the growing demands of PEZA’s emerging Pharma Ecozones, the PEZA and the Unilab Foundation Inc. (ULF) formalized their partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding signed on 02 February 2026 at the PEZA Head Office.
DECEMBER 2025 EMPLOYMENT RATE
Similar to unemployment rate, the country’s employment rate remained at 95.6 percent in December 2025. This reflects a decrease from the 96.9 percent recorded in December 2024.
Read more about labor force survey here: https://t.co/Xsco14pmMV
LOOK: BDO Unibank Chairwoman Teresita Sy-Coson underscored the banking sector’s readiness to support government-led investor engagement and business matching during the Big Bold Reforms: Philippine Economic Briefing 2026.
LOOK: Ayala Corporation Chairman Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala highlighted the Philippines’ mineral wealth as a key economic strength that can drive economic growth under the Marcos, Jr. administration’s policy direction.