Amando Tetangco
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%.
Tetangco on bank security in the Philippines
Bank security management goes beyond guard deployment and monitoring, said Amando Tetangco, the governor of the Central Bank of the Philippines.
Lower inflation gives Manila scope to cut
Inflation in the Philippines fell by almost two percentage points, affording the central bank the opportunity to consider cutting rates further.
We deserve praise: Philippines' Tetangco
Amando Tetangco, the governor of the Central Bank of the Philippines, believes the institution's Monetary Policy Committee has performed well, all things considered.
Philippines' Tetangco praises microfinance
Microfinance is no longer a "mere buzzword" but part of the financial mainstream, said Amando Tetangco, the governor of the Central Bank of the Philippines.
Philippines' Tentango on links with banks
Amando Tetangco, the governor of the Central Bank of the Philippines, said that the institution should foster stronger links with the country's banking sector.
Philippines's Tetangco warns on inflation risks
Prospects of further rate cuts in the Philippines dimmed after Amando Tetangco, the governor of the central bank, highlighted risks to the inflation outlook.
Philippines's Tentangco notes strong performance
The Filipino economy achieved the ideal confluence of high growth and low inflation in 2007, said Amando Tetangco, Jr, the governor of the central bank.
Philippines to hold rates
Amando Tetangco, governor of the Central Bank of the Philippines, hinted that interest rates would remain unchanged for the foreseeable future.
Philippines: e-rediscouting system
In a speech made on the launch of an electronic rediscounting system, Amando Tetangco Jr, governor of the central bank of the Philippines, said that the system would expand access to credit of countryside areas in the Mindanao region.
Philippines to ease rules on bank investments
Amando Tetangco, governor of the central bank of the Philippines, has said rules concerning bank investments in overseas assets are to be eased.
Twin move leaves Philippine policy "neutral"
The Philippine central bank announced a sharp reduction of rates from 7.5 to 6% on 12 July. The move was, however, accompanied by the abolition of a policy of paying lower interest on large deposits with the central bank.
Basel II and risk management in the Philippines
As the Philippines gears up for Basel II, Amando Tetangco, Jr, the central bank's governor set out areas where the central bank could work with the banking system to improve risk management processes.
Philippines' Tetangco on harnessing credit
In the speech 'Harnessing credit for a better life for all' given on 19 April Amando Tetangco of the Central Bank of the Philippines said access to credit is an important element of economic development.
Philippines' Tetangco on migration, remittances
In the speech 'Migration, remittances, economic development and the role of banks' given on 15 March Amando M Tetangco, Jr of the Central Bank of the Philippines said the Philippine central bank's initiatives to further improve the environment for…
Tetangco on supervision in the Philippines
In the speech 'Meeting the challenges of a rapidly changing supervisory and regulatory landscape' given on 21 February Amando M Tetangco of the Central Bank of the Philippines said the regulatory reforms in central banking are inevitable across all…
BSP's Tetangco on the Philippine economy
In the speech 'A tipping point and a rising tide is lifting up the Philippine economy' given on 20 February Amando M Tetangco of the Central Bank of the Philippines said economic and fiscal achievements in 2006 have created a positive momentum for the…
Tetangco on the BSP and the banking community
In the speech 'The BSP and the banking community: A partnership for a better year in 2007' given on 16 January Amando Tetangco of the Central Bank of Philippines said in the banking sector, we expect further expansion of bank resources, improvement in…
Tetangco on the BSP and the banking community
In the speech 'The BSP and the banking community - a partnership for a better year in 2007' given on 16 January Amando Tetangco of the Central Bank of the Philippines said inflation is seen to continue to slow down in 2007, with the government target of…
Philippines' Tetangco on risk management
In the speech 'Central Bank of the Philippines' initiatives to strengthen risk management practices in banks' given on 6 December Amando M Tetangco, Jr of the Central Bank of the Philippines said BSP initiatives are geared towards simultaneously…
Tetangco on the state of the Philippine economy
In the speech 'The state of the Philippine economy and policy directions of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas' given on 17 May Amando Tetangco of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said we are hopeful that the reform agenda we have embarked upon will help us…
Philippines central bank to reduce policy meetings
The central bank of the Philippines has decided to hold its monetary policy-setting meetings every six weeks starting July, instead of every four weeks.
Philippines, Japan sign currency swap
The Philippine central bank and the Bank of Japan have signed a currency swap arrangement letting both countries draw from each other's foreign reserves for any "immediate need".
Tetangco on transparency and communication
In the speech 'Transparency and communication in central banking' given on 17 March Amando Tetangco of the Central Bank of the Philippines said we at the BSP recognize that central banking and in particular, inflation targeting, is a public trust, much…