Self-Print: BSP Wants to Invest in Local Currency Production
In an era increasingly defined by digital payments, mobile wallets, and cashless transactions, it may seem surprising that the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is investing in expanding its capacity to produce physical currency. But the central bank’s latest move to establish local polymer banknote production reveals an important reality about modern monetary systems: despite […]
PH Digital Economy Eyes $42B Value as Filipinos Continue AI Utilization
According to the latest e-Conomy SEA 2026 Report by Google, Temasek, and Bain & Company, the Philippine digital economy is projected to reach $42 billion in gross merchandise value (GMV) in 2026, representing a 15 percent increase from $36 billion in 2025. More significantly, the report projects that the country’s digital economy could expand to […]