Spluk Daily Brief — October 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
GIR settle at US$100B as of end-Sept 2026
Gross international reserves (GIR) declined to US$100.0 billion as of end-September 2026.[1] The decrease was mainly driven by the following: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)’s net foreign exchange operations;downward valuation adjustments, primarily driven by changes in the prices of the BSP’s gold holdings and foreign currency–denominated reserve assets; national government (NG)’s drawdowns…
Source: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas · October 7, 2026, 6:47 pm PHT
Samar teachers get “e-TURO” to make learning more accessible
Teachers in Samar are gaining new tools to make learning more accessible as the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) brings its e-TURO digital learning system closer to schools in Eastern Visayas.
Source: DOST Philippines · October 7, 2026, 4:43 pm PHT
Catbalogan City turns plastic waste into digital connectivity for a smarter, more connected community
To make Catbalogan City a smarter and more connected community, its City Information and Communications Technology Office (CICTO) is turning plastic wastes into digital connectivity through a smart city solution that addresses both environmental pollution and limited access to internet connectivity.
Source: DOST Philippines · October 7, 2026, 4:37 pm PHT
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Discount Window Facility interest rates effective 08 October 2026
Effective 08 October 2026, the interest rates for Discount Window Facility peso availments are as follows:Loan MaturityRate (%)1 – 90 days6.361591 – 180 days6.7230The 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 · October 7, 2026, 11:13 am PHT
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