Philippines
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.
Central Bank of the Philippines - Annual Report 07
With 7.3% GDP growth in 2007, the Philippines achieved its highest output performance of the past three decades last year and the government's growth target, notes the country's central bank in its latest Annual Report.
Philippines cuts again as inflation abates
The Central Bank of the Philippines cut rates by half a point for the second month in a row on Friday, citing a shift in the inflation outlook.
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.
Philippines' Tetangco: 2009 will be critical
Philippines ended 2008 fairly unharmed from the global financial turmoil but 2009 is critical, 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.
Philippines cuts as World Bank pledges $200m food
The Central Bank of the Philippines lopped half a point off its key rate on Thursday as the World Bank approved a $200m loan to ensure the country's poor would have basic foodstuffs amid the growth slowdown.
Philippine's Tetangco - links with US decisive
The macroeconomic impact of the current turmoil on Philippine's economy will depend on trade links with the United States, remittances and investments, said Amando Tetangco, the governor of the Central Bank of Philippines.
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.