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The country’s outstanding debt reached a fresh peak of P18.16 trillion in February, as the government slightly increased domestic financing to buffer against external risks, but this was tempered by a decline in external loans.

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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is considering changes to rules governing salary-based consumer loans, including the possible removal of the current loan tenor cap, in a move aimed at giving borrowers more flexibility in managing repayments and easing monthly debt obligations.

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The Philippines is pursuing 25 additional loan agreements worth $10.3 billion from several countries, as well as sovereign loans for infrastructure projects, Finance Secretary Frederick Go said yesterday. This comes as the country approaches upper-middle income status that will end access to cheaper loans.

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BPI’s FY25 results show resilient earnings, strong loan growth, and solid buffers, supporting a constructive outlook as rates ease.

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Filipino borrowers tend to pick cheaper and more favorable digital loans when product information is clearly presented and easy to compare, according to a discussion paper by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on the country’s fast-growing digital credit market.

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Loans disbursed by banks to micro, small and medium enterprises grew by 7.1 percent to P536.51 billion in the January to September period from P500.81 billion a year ago.

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The share of soured loans to the banking sector’s total loan book inched up to 3.33 percent in October from 3.31 in September as some borrowers continued to face tighter repayment conditions amid subdued business activity.

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Nagbabala ang CitizenWatch Philippines laban sa panukalang interest rate cap ng Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) para sa maliliit at unsecured na pautang na maaaring magdulot ng kaguluhan sa kasalukuyang small-credit ecosystem ng bansa.

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Financial technology lender JuanHand is seeing more Filipinos borrowing to fund small businesses and income-generating activities as the platform crossed P70 billion in cumulative loan releases as of September.

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Through its Zero Plan, Skyro offers 0% interest on installment loans and zero down payment on purchases.

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The country’s outstanding debt reached a fresh peak of P18.16 trillion in February, as the government slightly increased domestic financing to buffer against external risks, but this was tempered by a decline in external loans.

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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is considering changes to rules governing salary-based consumer loans, including the possible removal of the current loan tenor cap, in a move aimed at giving borrowers more flexibility in managing repayments and easing monthly debt obligations.

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The Philippines is pursuing 25 additional loan agreements worth $10.3 billion from several countries, as well as sovereign loans for infrastructure projects, Finance Secretary Frederick Go said yesterday. This comes as the country approaches upper-middle income status that will end access to cheaper loans.

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BPI’s FY25 results show resilient earnings, strong loan growth, and solid buffers, supporting a constructive outlook as rates ease.

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Filipino borrowers tend to pick cheaper and more favorable digital loans when product information is clearly presented and easy to compare, according to a discussion paper by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on the country’s fast-growing digital credit market.

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Loans disbursed by banks to micro, small and medium enterprises grew by 7.1 percent to P536.51 billion in the January to September period from P500.81 billion a year ago.

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The share of soured loans to the banking sector’s total loan book inched up to 3.33 percent in October from 3.31 in September as some borrowers continued to face tighter repayment conditions amid subdued business activity.

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Nagbabala ang CitizenWatch Philippines laban sa panukalang interest rate cap ng Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) para sa maliliit at unsecured na pautang na maaaring magdulot ng kaguluhan sa kasalukuyang small-credit ecosystem ng bansa.

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Financial technology lender JuanHand is seeing more Filipinos borrowing to fund small businesses and income-generating activities as the platform crossed P70 billion in cumulative loan releases as of September.

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Through its Zero Plan, Skyro offers 0% interest on installment loans and zero down payment on purchases.

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