Philippines
Philippines re-launches economic and financial learning centre
Central Bank of the Philippines reopens economic and financial learning centre in its Cabanatuan Branch Office; education activities continue throughout the country
Developing country scoops currency award
Ugandan shilling wins 2011 Best Series Award from International Association of Currency Affairs
Philippines appoints new Monetary Board member
Armando Suratos is new member of Monetary Board; replaces former finance secretary Juanita Amatong
Philippines introduces new financial reporting rules
Central Bank of Philippines revises guidelines on financial reporting to improve stability of financial institutions; new rules bring Philippines into line with international standards
Philippines’ Tetangco sworn in for second term
Central Bank of the Philippines governor Amando Tetangco secures 'unprecedented' second six-year term as head of central bank
Fitch upgrades Colombia and Philippines
Fitch upgrades Colombia and Philippines one notch each as emerging markets bolster public finances; outlook reflects solid macroeconomic policies and strong public finances
IMF study assesses Asean 5 bond market performance
Fund paper says Asean 5 bond markets compare well with other emerging markets
Philippines launches next leg of public education programme
Central bank wants the public to be able to make “well-informed economic and financial decisions”; also opens new building in Dumaguete City
IT outsourcing services aid recovery: Central Bank of Philippines survey
Central Bank of the Philippines survey finds growth in IT-enabled services picked up in 2009
Philippines bats away attacks of new banknote series: reports
Central Bank of the Philippines’ deputy governor Diwa Guinigundo reportedly dismisses criticisms of incorrectly rendered native bird and map on new banknotes
CEPR: inflation targeting a success in Asia
Centre for Economic Policy Research study says introduction of inflation targeting framework in Asian countries reduced inflation persistence
Ex-Philippines governor named US ambassador
Central Bank of the Philippines’ former governor Jose Cuisia Jr. selected as country’s ambassador to the United States
Philippine banks migrate to new remittance payments system
Central Bank of the Philippines says all twelve participating banks are using new electronic payments system for remittances
IMF: policy prescriptions for Asean 5 economies
Fund study lays out strategy for fiscal retrenchment in Asean 5 economies
Philippines’ Tentangco on launch of new ATM project
Central Bank of the Philippines governor Amando Tetangco says new ATM project will create more compatibility
Philippines’ Tetangco on effective governance
Central Bank of the Philippines governor Amanda Tetangco stresses importance of effective governance for growth
Philippines’ Tetangco launches book on CB law
Central Bank of the Philippines governor Amando Tetangco praises in-house legal team
Philippines' Tetangco applauds microfinance steps
Central Bank of the Philippines' governor Amanda Tetangco says banks must embrace micro lending
Chiang Mai currency swap deal comes to life
Regional $120 billion currency swap arrangement between ASEAN members and east Asian powerhouses comes into force
We must return to global bond markets: Malaysia’s Zeti
Bank Negara Malaysia governor Zeti Akhtar Aziz says the central bank has encouraged government to sell bills to foreign investors to keep name prominent
Positive growth proves Central Bank of Philippines right
Second quarter GDP data justifies the Central Bank of Philippines’ decision to keep rates on hold
Philippines cb ends of easing cycle
Central Bank of the Philippines central bank ends series of interest-rate cuts, signals lengthy pause
Philippines cuts to 17-year low
The Central Bank of the Philippines has cut its main policy rates by 25 basis points, taking the overnight borrowing rate to new lows of 4.25%.
Philippines' Tetangco mindful of inflation
Monetary policy in 2009 will continue to pursue prudent rate movements mindful of price stability as the primary mandate, Amando Tentangco, the governor of the Central Bank of the Philippines, has said.