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The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has issued an urgent advisory alerting the public, government agencies, suppliers, and external partners regarding fraudulent activities involving identity theft. Scammers have been using messaging platforms—specifically Viber—and phone calls to impersonate Undersecretary Claire Dennis S. Mapa, PhD, the National Statistician and Civil Registrar General.
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The Bureau of the Treasury successfully raised P84.9 billion during the coupon setting for the 32nd offering of Retail Treasury Bonds (RTB 32), setting the rate at 6.875% for the 2.5-year security. The auction received overwhelming support, attracting P188.6 billion in total tenders or 6.3 times the P30.0 billion initial offer.
The Philippine government continues to champion financial inclusion and secure investment pathways for everyday Filipinos. The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) has officially released its Notice of Offering for the 32nd tranche of Retail Treasury Bonds (RTB 32).
 Imagine lounging at home when your phone lights up with a text message: “Final Notice: Your Manila Water account has an overdue balance. Settle immediately to avoid service disconnection, or click this link to pay now.
 Navigating the Philippine financial market means getting familiar with two primary valuation figures: stock prices and NAVPU. While both measure investment value, they operate under entirely different mechanics and serve distinct investor goals. Knowing how they differ is essential for building a confident, well-rounded portfolio.
 If you are exploring Unit Investment Trust Funds (UITFs), understanding NAVPU (Net Asset Value Per Unit) is essential. It is the core metric that dictates both the price and performance of your fund.
Beware of Impostors: BSP Warns Public Against Scammers Using Officials' and Employees' Names9/15/2026  The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) warns the public against fraudulent schemes involving individuals falsely representing themselves as BSP officials or employees.
 Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Deputy Governor Bernadette Romulo Puyat (third from left) welcomes KasKasan Buddies (KKB) Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder Joel Khristopher Cabugos (second from left), Corporate Secretary and Co-Founder Jacques Yves “Jax” Reyes (rightmost), and Chief Marketing Officer Joram Joseph Bonus during the launch of the BSP – KKB educational collaboration on 04 August 2026 at BSP Manila. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and KasKasan Buddies (KKB) have collaborated to expand access to financial education by bringing BSP educational content to one of the country’s largest online financial literacy communities. The educational collaboration was formally launched on 04 August 2026 at the BSP Head Office in Manila.
 The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) warns the public against fraudulent schemes that falsely use the name of Monetary Board Member Mr. Benjamin E. Diokno to solicit donations for purported charitable purposes.
 For decades, investing in the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) meant being tied to a desktop browser or manually tracking charts on a web portal. While COL Financial has long stood as one of the country's leading online stockbrokers, traders and investors have spent years requesting a seamless, dedicated mobile experience. COL Financial finally introduces COL Mobile, its newest platform that gives you a faster and more convenient way to monitor your portfolio, track stocks, and place trades from your phone.
 The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, through its Currency Policy and Integrity Department (CPID) of the Payments and Currency Development Sub-Sector-Payments and Currency Management Sector (PCDSS-PCMS), modernizes its currency education program with the launch of the BSP E-Learning Academy-Know Your Money (BELA-KYM) training course for cash handlers of banks, non-bank financial institutions, and retailers.
Pag-IBIG Promo Rates, Higher Loan Ceiling Help Lower Monthly Payments Amid Higher Lending Rates7/18/2026  Heeding President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to make homeownership more accessible to Filipino workers under the Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino Program (Expanded 4PH), Pag-IBIG Fund continues to offer more affordable home financing options through its 3 percent subsidized rate for eligible socialized housing borrowers, ongoing promotional rates of 4.5 percent and 5.75 percent for low-cost to open-market homes, and higher maximum housing loan amount of P10 million, officials said.
SEC lifts moratorium on online lending apps, sets strict framework for financing, lending companies7/13/2026  The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially lifted the nearly five-year moratorium against new online lending platforms (OLPs), as it introduced a strict and comprehensive framework governing the operation of financing and lending companies in the country.
 The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reminds the public that reproducing Philippine banknotes without prior BSP authorization is prohibited by law.
 From left: BSP Bank Officer Jonh Paul R. Seño, Assistant Governor Ma. Belinda G. Caraan, BPI Institutional Wealth Head Kenneth John S. Gavino, ATRAM Trust Corporation Chief Client Relations Officer Melanie Allison C. Grey, BDO Unibank, Retail Accounts Department Head Patricia Lei S. Alvarillo, DragonFi Securities, Inc. Senior Research Associate Franco M. Fernandez, BSP Deputy Governor Lyn I. Javier, Bureau of Internal Revenue Division Chief Monserrat Venus A. Axalan. EastWest Banking Corporation CEO Jerry G. Ngo, Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company Multi-Asset Investments, Trust Banking Group Head Christian Nero V. Porlas, TOAP Director Ma. Jizzelle Lee M. Beltran, BSP Director Thea Josefina Natalia W. Santos, and Senior Director Jose Recon S. Tano The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) continues to push for the adoption of Personal Equity and Retirement Account (PERA) as a workplace benefit. The goal is to help Filipino employees build long-term financial security.
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