Spluk Daily Brief — September 8, 2026. A concise roundup of verified updates from Philippine government and public-information sources. Each item is summarized for context and links to the original bulletin.
Today’s top updates
Country's foreign reserves rise to US$104.8B as of end-August 2026
Gross international reserves (GIR) remained adequate at US$104.8 billion as of end-August 2026.[1] These provide sufficient foreign currency to meet the country’s import needs, service its external debt obligations, and serve as a buffer against external economic shocks.The increase in reserves was mainly driven by the following:upward valuation adjustments in the Bangko…
Source: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas · September 7, 2026, 7:43 pm PHT
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Discount Window Facility interest rates effective 08 September 2026
Effective 08 September 2026, the interest rates for Discount Window Facility peso availments are as follows:Loan MaturityRate (%)1 – 90 days6.392891 – 180 days6.7856The foregoing interest rates are based on the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Overnight Lending rate. The appropriate spread, as determined by the BSP, may change periodically to complement…
Source: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas · September 7, 2026, 5:12 pm PHT
DOST to help Filipino innovations scale up, reach global markets
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr. assured Filipino innovators of the science department’s continued support in turning promising ideas into solutions that can compete and create value in global markets.
Source: DOST Philippines · September 7, 2026, 3:35 pm PHT
BSP, AMRO exchange views on economic, financial developments
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. (third from right) leads the BSP delegation in discussions with the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) during its consultation visit to the Philippines on 07 to 27 August 2026. The BSP noted AMRO’s assessment that the Philippine economy remains broadly resilient, supported…
Source: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas · September 7, 2026, 2:21 pm PHT
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