Written by adminAugust 20, 2026
(August 20, 2026) – Philippine Business News Updates
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Philippine Business News Updates
Loaded 77 stories from 9 working feeds. Last updated: August 20, 2026, 09:31 AM PHT.
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5Term deposit rate slips on strong demand amid less hawkish BSP
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8Philippine peso hits record low as pressure on BSP to act grows – The Edge Malaysia
"Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas news when:1d" – Google News — August 19, 2026, 05:07 PM PHT -
9BSP strengthens MSMEs’ financial resilience through learning program – Punto! Central Luzon
"Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas news when:1d" – Google News — August 20, 2026, 08:51 AM PHT -
10AI, energy security needs are driving surge in South-east Asia’s energy infrastructure deals – The Business Times
"Philippine corporate news when:1d" – Google News — August 20, 2026, 07:30 AM PHT -
11American Airlines to restore seatback screens, add premium seats in profit push
Reuters — August 20, 2026, 06:50 AM PHT -
12Chery’s robot unit eyes IPO, targets overseas market for police robots
Reuters — August 20, 2026, 06:48 AM PHT -
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14Coconut trade fair in Ilagan highlights push to expand Region 2 market
The Manila Times — August 20, 2026, 06:04 AM PHT -
15Smart, Lynk Global expand satellite connectivity testing
Ed Paolo Salting — August 20, 2026, 04:44 AM PHT -
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18CLSU, DOST break ground on P20M tilapia breeding facility
The Manila Times — August 20, 2026, 04:35 AM PHT -
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20Philippine bank deposits hit P22 trillion at end-June – BusinessWorld Online
"Philippine economy updates when:1d" – Google News — August 20, 2026, 12:31 AM PHT -
21Peso touches P61.995:$1
Niña Myka Pauline Arceo,Nazylen Joy Mabanglo,Reuters — August 20, 2026, 12:18 AM PHT -
22Digital banks lead borrowing intention gains
Niña Myka Pauline Arceo — August 20, 2026, 12:17 AM PHT -
23Humanoid resources: China’s robots search for breakthrough
Agence France-Presse — August 20, 2026, 12:16 AM PHT -
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27ABS-CBN says costs, debt trimmed; capital hike OKd
Nazylen Joy Mabanglo — August 20, 2026, 12:12 AM PHT -
28Court voids revocation of Sipcor permits, ERC to file appeal
Ed Paolo Salting — August 20, 2026, 12:10 AM PHT -
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30ABS-CBN banks on content partnerships, cost cuts to reach profitability
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32CLI says second-half launches to proceed after addressing regulatory requirements
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34BSP: Digital payments accounted for 64.7% of total retail payments in 2025 – Panay News
"Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas news when:1d" – Google News — August 20, 2026, 12:05 AM PHT -
35Ayala Land unit turns over 110 homes under Naga housing program
BusinessWorld — August 20, 2026, 12:04 AM PHT -
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37Biometric authentication to make PHL financial services ‘phishing-resistant’
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38Smart, Lynk expand satellite-to-phone trials to Batangas
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41Build faster, secure smarter: Why Philippine organizations must rethink software risk
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43Creating your own ghost: Cybersecurity lessons from ghost month – BusinessMirror
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47Peso sinks to new record low, drags stock market – Manila Standard
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49Chinabank expects BSP pause, keeps Q4 hike in play – malaya.com.ph
"Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas news when:1d" – Google News — August 19, 2026, 10:31 PM PHT -
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51Weather, lengthy testimony put VP impeachment trial 3 days behind
BusinessWorld — August 19, 2026, 09:20 PM PHT -
52PSEi tumbles to 6,100 level on Mideast worries – BusinessWorld Online
"Philippine business news OR PSEi OR Philippine stock market when:1d" – Google News — August 19, 2026, 09:00 PM PHT -
53Fears Grow Over Likely Interest Rate Hike As Inflation Hits 2.9% – Forbes
"Philippine economy updates when:1d" – Google News — August 19, 2026, 07:50 PM PHT -
54Weak peso drags stock market down amid US-Iran row – Philippine News Agency
"Philippine business news OR PSEi OR Philippine stock market when:1d" – Google News — August 19, 2026, 05:28 PM PHT -
55Stocks fall as record-low peso, rising oil fuel inflation fears – Manila Bulletin
"Philippine business news OR PSEi OR Philippine stock market when:1d" – Google News — August 19, 2026, 05:05 PM PHT -
56Philippine stocks edge higher as main index PSEi gains 0.13 percent for the week – LionhearTV
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57Philippine Stocks Decline Sharply as PSEi Drops 1.70% at Close – Business Upturn
"Philippine business news OR PSEi OR Philippine stock market when:1d" – Google News — August 19, 2026, 03:29 PM PHT -
58BSP Funds Rural Banks’ Switch to Modern, Cloud-Based Banking – Fintech News Philippines
"Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas news when:1d" – Google News — August 19, 2026, 03:16 PM PHT -
59BSP Brings Financial Literacy Campaign To Antique – PageOne.ph
"Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas news when:1d" – Google News — August 19, 2026, 02:07 PM PHT -
60BSP: Digital payments account for nearly two-thirds of retail volume – Daily Tribune
"Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas news when:1d" – Google News — August 19, 2026, 01:53 PM PHT -
61BSP recognizes Colliers as Outstanding Stakeholder nominee for 2026 – colliers.com
"Philippine business news OR PSEi OR Philippine stock market when:1d" – Google News — August 19, 2026, 01:43 PM PHT -
62The Philippines and Malaysia held their 9th Joint Commission Meeting in Manila, focusing on deeper cooperation in security, economic growth, and the protection of migrant workers. | via ANC 24/7 Full story link in the comment section. – facebook.com
"Philippine economy updates when:1d" – Google News — August 19, 2026, 12:25 PM PHT -
63Stocks inch up on last-minute bargain hunting – Metrobank Wealth Insights
"Philippine business news OR PSEi OR Philippine stock market when:1d" – Google News — August 19, 2026, 11:44 AM PHT -
64Inflation to remain above BSP target amid looming El Niño, rising commodity costs – Metrobank Wealth Insights
"Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas news when:1d" – Google News — August 19, 2026, 11:44 AM PHT -
65BSP mandates SMS OTP ban; major banks, e-wallets to shift to biometrics – Explained PH
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70BSP, ingetanda ti pagannurotan kadagiti bank director ken opisial – Bombo Radyo Vigan
"Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas news when:1d" – Google News — August 19, 2026, 09:43 AM PHT
