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BSP: Interbank repo market set to overtake FX swaps this year
DUMAGUETE CITY — The Philippine interbank repo market is growing “very fast” and could overtake foreign exchange (FX) swaps before the end of the year, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona Jr. said.
BPI net income up 7.4% in 2025
Ayala-led Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) posted a 7.4% increase in net income in 2025, driven by double-digit growth in net interest income, despite higher provisions and operating expenses.
DOJ says SEC complaint vs Villar Land still under evaluation
The complaint filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against Villar Land Holdings Corp. is still undergoing evaluation to determine whether it is ready for preliminary investigation, Prosecutor General Richard Fadullon said on Monday.
PNP finds motive, persons behind deaths of policewoman, son
The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said it has determined the motive and identified the persons behind the deaths of Police Senior Master Sergeant Diane Marie Mollenido and her eight-year-old son, John Ysmael.
BI rescues minor from illegal recruitment, nabs American fugitive
Immigration authorities intercepted and rescued a 17-year-old girl at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) for allegedly attempting to leave the country to work illegally abroad.
BSP eyes CBDC for settling gov”t tokenized bonds
DUMAGUETE CITY — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Monday said it is looking at using the planned wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC) to settle government bonds, with a second proof of concept currently in the works.
Health protocols in place at ASEAN meetings amid Nipah virus threat –PNP
The Philippine National Police on Monday said that health protocols are in place as the interagency task force ensures that no threat would affect ASEAN meetings in the country.
Senate to resume probe into alleged abuse, misuse of BIR LOAs –Lacson
The Senate blue ribbon committee is set to continue its investigation into the alleged money-making scheme in relation to the issuance of Letters of Authority (LOA) in the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said.
Another suspect in deaths of policewoman, son surrendered –NCRPO”s Aberin
Another suspect in the deaths of Police Senior Master Sergeant Diane Marie Mollenido and her eight-old son John Ysmael surrendered to authorities on Monday, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) said.
ICE halts ‘all movement’ due to measles at Texas detention center that held 5-year-old, dad
ICE halts all movement at Texas detention facility after two detainees were diagnosed with measles, sparking quarantine measures and health concerns.
