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Philippines rate hikes to be “data driven”, says incoming central banker

At a recent media conference, incoming Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) governor, Felipe Medalla, stressed the bank’s focus on stabilising inflation, and does not rule out more aggressive policy tightening.

July 12, 2022

BSP Governor: Philippines on strong path to recovery and upper middle-income status

Speaking at his first international media briefing of the year, Philippines central bank chief Benjamin E. Diokno shared the country’s latest economic indicators and the sectors he expects will drive FDI in 2022.

February 22, 2022

EXCLUSIVE: Governor Diokno defends BSP’s independence and social agenda

Central bank’s independence is intact, says Philippine central bank head, as he elaborates on his vision for poverty alleviation and financial inclusion -- usually the mandate for an elected office.

October 28, 2020

Why upcoming elections will jolt the Philippines economy

Although 2019 is not a presidential election year, First Metro Investment Corporation’s Rabboni Francis Arjonillo predicts May’s general election will stimulate consumer confidence and the nation’s economy in the first half of this year.

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BSP's new governor sets out stall

Nestor Espenilla tells FinanceAsia he will bring continuity in monetary policy — and a renewed focus on banking reform — to the Philippine central bank.

June 26, 2017

Philippines confident in face of EM storm

Senior officials in Benigno Aquino’s administration argue they can help keep the Philippines’ growth story on track even as other Asian markets face capital outflows.

August 27, 2013

BSP upsizes five-year loan to $675 million

BSP achieved the double distinction of tapping the largest Asian sovereign loan in 2002 and the largest US dollar-denominated loan from Asia (ex-Japan) year to date.

July 02, 2002

Why BSP opted for a loan instead of a bond?

BSP has decided to issue a syndicated loan instead of a bond causing a bit of a flutter in banking circles.

May 30, 2002

Exclusive interview: Felipe Medalla, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas governor