Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

#BSPbayanihan In celebration of the BSP's 75th anniversary, the BSP Legazpi Branch, in collaboration with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Employees Association, Inc., organized Project Shoebox in Morocborocan, Masbate, reflecting the institution’s commitment to making a positive impact in the communities it serves. Project Shoebox is a community outreach initiative aimed at providing essential items to underserved or marginalized groups. The project involved packing shoeboxes with school supplies, hygiene kits, and other necessities and distributing them to children, students, or families in need. #BSP #BSPupdates

#BSPbayanihan As part of the BSP’s 75th-anniversary celebration, the BSP San Fernando (Pampanga) Branch extended its support to various communities in the area through meaningful initiatives. The branch donated school supplies to students in Masantol, Pampanga, and provided a septic tank to an Aeta community in Bamban, Tarlac. In addition, the branch conducted a free circumcision program for an Aeta community in Capas, Tarlac. #BSP #BSPUpdates

IN PHOTOS: The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Korea Financial Telecommunications and Clearings Institute (KFTC) on 03 December 2024 at the BSP Head Office in Manila. The MOU signing ceremony was led by BSP Deputy Governor Chuchi G. Fonacier (center right) and KFTC President Jong Seok Park (center left). The MOU aims to foster mutually beneficial cooperation between the BSP and KFTC in the field of open finance, fintech, and related areas to enable an open, favorable, and interconnected financial environment. #OpenFinancePH #TechForGood #LetsGetDigitAll

ROXAS CITY, CAPIZ, PALENG-QR PH PLUS READY NA! Inilunsad na sa Roxas City, Capiz ang Paleng-QR Ph Plus na nagsusulong sa paggamit ng QR Ph sa mga palengke, pampublikong sasakyan, at iba pang negosyo. Pinangunahan nina Vice Mayor Teresa H. Almalbis, Councilor Fernando Luis A. Viterbo, kinatawan ni Mayor Ronnie T. Dadivas, at Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Acting Area Director Victor Ariel S. Dey ang paglulunsad noong ika-05 Disyembre 2024 sa Roxas City Paseo del Rio, Teodoro Arcenas Trade Center. Dumalo rin ang mga kinatawan ng mga bangko at iba pang financial service providers para tumulong sa pagbukas ng mga bank o e-wallet account na magagamit sa QR Ph transactions. Pinalitan din ng Currency Exchange Center na CARD Bank ang mga marurumi (unfit) at sira-sirang (mutilated) pera ng malinis (fit) na salapi o e-wallet credits sa ilalim ng Piso Caravan program ng BSP. Bisitahin ang Paleng-QR Ph Plus Program webpage para sa dagdag na impormasyon tungkol sa programa: https://bit.ly/PalengQRph #KabilangAko #PayWithQRPh #LetsGetDigitALL #PalengQRPhPlus

#ICYMI President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. received the “First Philippine Polymer Banknote Series” from Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. during a ceremony in Malacañang on 19 December 2024. The polymer series is composed of the 1000-piso polymer banknote, which was introduced in April 2022; as well as new polymer denominations: 500-, 100-, and 50-piso. The polymer banknote series will co-circulate alongside paper banknotes. Both polymer and paper banknotes can be used for payments. For the full story, visit: https://lnkd.in/gszz4rWH

IN PHOTOS: The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) participated in the 2024 National Exports’ Week “Export Enablers’ Exhibit” on 05 December 2024 in Pasay City. The annual event is a flagship activity of the Department of Trade and Industry. The BSP plays a key role in the export industry by a) implementing appropriate programs and policies in the areas of money, banking, and credit; b) ensuring micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and other stakeholders have access to credit and financial products; and c) promoting policies/programs as well as foreign exchange regulations that support economic growth and promote capital market development. Themed “Sustainability: Shaping the Future of Philippine Exports,” the Export Enablers’ recognizes the contributions of export enablers, including government agencies, financing institutions, startups, and other entities that facilitate trade and exports for the country. At the BSP booth, BSP officers distributed information materials on the central bank’s initiatives and sold commemorative coins. #BSPUpdates #BSP

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#BSPbayanihan As part of the BSP’s 75th anniversary celebration, the Financial Supervision Sector organized a Feeding and Gift-Giving Program for children in various barangays in Pandacan, Manila. In addition, they hosted a Fun Day for pediatric cancer patients at Bahay Aruga, a home dedicated to caring for young cancer patients. These activities reflect the sector's commitment to spreading joy and support to children in need, contributing to the well-being of the community. #BSPServes #BSP #BSPUpdates

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Department of Energy (DOE) convene policymakers, financial institutions, and energy market players for the Roundtable Discussion on Unlocking Financing for the Green Energy Auction Program on 12 December 2024 at the BSP Head Office in Manila. BSP Assistant Governor and Chief Sustainability Officer Pia Bernadette Roman Tayag and DOE Undersecretary Rowena Cristina L. Guevara (second and third from left, respectively) moderate the discussion and are joined by (L-R) BSP Assistant Governor for Policy and Specialized Supervision Lyn I. Javier, Energy Regulatory Commission Chairperson Monalisa C. Dimalanta, and DOE Assistant Secretary Mylene C. Capongcol Full story on: https://lnkd.in/gG8ztrtd #BSP #BSPUpdates

IN PHOTOS: #ICYMI The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) hosted the 21st Technical Meeting of Mints in ASEAN (TEMAN) Conference from 17 to 20 November 2024 in Mactan, Cebu. Themed Future-Proofing the Coin Industry: Building Resilience and Sustainability in Coin Minting, this year’s TEMAN emphasized the need to proactively address the challenges of the minting industry to ensure its long-term viability. In his keynote, Deputy Governor and head of the BSP’s delegation to TEMAN Mamerto E. Tangonan said: “By combining our technical expertise and innovative approaches, we can create a blueprint for a sustainable future that is as solid and enduring as the coins we produce.” The BSP is a founding member of the TEMAN, a forum on coin and medal production established in 1982 in Jakarta, Indonesia. Besides the Philippines, other member countries include Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, and Vietnam. The TEMAN Conference is held biennially, with Indonesia’s Perum Peruri as the next host. #BSPUpdates #BSP