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PH to launch 5.5-, 10-, and 25-year US dollar global bonds
The Philippine government is issuing three kinds of US‑dollar bonds (5.5‑year, 10‑year, and 25‑year) to foreign and international investors, the Bureau of Treasury announced...
Disaster risk financing tops PH agenda as ASEAN+3 co-chair
The Philippines has called for the accelerated development of a regional bond market and stronger disaster risk financing mechanisms as it formally assumed its...
PH launches green investment Asenso bonds starting at ₱10K
Department of Finance Secretary (DOF) and Landbank of the Philippines (LandBank) Chair Frederick D. Go welcomed the launch of the Agriculture, Sustainability, Environment, and...
PH external gap narrows, but borrowing rises for firms and govt
The Philippines ended the third quarter of 2025 with a stronger overall financial position vis-Ã -vis the rest of the world, even as local companies...
DOF pushes fiscal efficiency to draw developers into socialized housing
A proposed joint memorandum seeking to streamline fiscal and tax processes for housing development is expected to accelerate private investment in socialized and economic...
SMC Raises ₱48.86B, Pioneers First Exchange Offer in PH
San Miguel Corporation (SMC), one of the country’s largest and most diversified conglomerates, has successfully raised ₱48.86 billion through the listing of new preferred...
Visa, PhilGuarantee ink deal to boost credit access for MSMEs
Global payments leader Visa (NYSE: V) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Philippine Guarantee Corporation (PhilGuarantee) to expand credit access and...
Faster, safer BPI money transfers for 4.6M Filipinos in US
For many Filipino families, money sent from loved ones abroad is more than financial support—it is a lifeline and a symbol of connection across...
World Bank, DA to launch $70M climate risk shield
The World Bank is backing a five-year $70 million initiative to create a co-insurance pool that will cushion Philippine agriculture from escalating climate-related risks,...
MyFintech Week 2025 set to spotlight AI, blockchain, and Islamic finance amid ASEAN digital push
In an era of rapid technological disruption, Malaysia is convening fintech leaders and policymakers across ASEAN and beyond for MyFintech Week (MyFW) 2025, set...