interest rates

Pag-Ibig keeps housing interest rate at 3% 

Despite the government approving higher price ceilings for socialized homes, the Pag-Ibig Fund said it…

BSP rate cuts seen to go on in 2026

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) might further reduce its key interest rate this year…

BSP seen to cut interest rates one last time in early 2026

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) would likely deliver one more rate cut early next…

SEC caps interest rates on small loans

Local regulators made a significant move to combat predatory lending, imposing a cap of 6…

Peso sinks to new record low as markets price in BSP cut

The Philippine peso tumbled to a fresh record low on Tuesday, pressured by growing expectations…

DBP prepares for new bond float in 2026

The Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) is preparing for a bond sale amid signals…

PH banks’ 9-mo profits up as margins hold firm 

Philippine banks posted a nearly 4-percent profit growth in the first nine months, buoyed by…

More BSP rate cuts likely until 2026

With Philippine economic growth losing steam and inflation still well below the target range, the…

BIZ BUZZ: Salmon Bank retires 8.88-percent interest rate on deposits

Salmon Bank has stopped offering its eyebrow-raising 8.88-percent interest on deposit accounts and has ratcheted…

Fitch: Political unrest could strain public funds

Political unrest across parts of Asia-Pacific including the Philippines, could pose risks to government finances,…