ARTA Turns Down LYKA’s Appeal For Automatic SEC Registration

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ARTA denied LYKA’s appeal for an automatic SEC registration ARTA – The Anti-Red Tape Authority turned down the request of social media app LYKA for the automatic approval of its application for company registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). ARTA said in a notice of denial that the anti-red tape body denied the … Read more

BSP Says 150-Piso Banknote Is Fictitious

BSP Says 150-Piso Banknote “Fictitious”

BSP on 150-Piso banknote: “Images of the said banknote circulating on social media are fictitious” BSP – The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said that images of the 150-Piso banknote circulating on social media are fictitious. The central bank released an advisory about the fake 150-Piso banknote circulating in social media. On Thursday, the BSP said … Read more

BSP Warns Virtual Asset Companies vs Misuse Of Funds

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BSP: “VASPs that facilitate the conversion or exchange of fiat currency to VA or vice versa are expected to maintain sufficient unencumbered liquid assets” BSP – The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas recently warned all registered virtual asset service providers (VASPs) against misuse of funds. In the wake of the collapse of FTX, the central bank … Read more

BSP Says Inflation Could Hit 7.9% This Month

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BSP: “The BSP will continue to monitor closely emerging price developments” BSP — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said that inflation could surpass 13-year highs this month given the higher commodity prices during the month. On Monday, the central bank projects inflation to settle within the 7.1% to 7.9% range this month, higher than the … Read more

BSP Says Polymer Banknotes Available In Select ATMs

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BSP: “POLYMER-READY na ang mahigit 2,000 na ATMs sa buong Pilipinas!” BSP — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas announced that polymer banknotes can already be withdrawn in selected automated teller machines (ATMs). The central bank said in a tweet on Thursday that the 1000-piso polymer banknotes can already be withdrawn in some 2,425 ATMs in … Read more

BSP Reminds Public To Use, Accept Coins For Payments

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BSP: “All denominations of the BSP Coin Series and the New Generation Currency Coin Series are legal tender” BSP — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas recently reminded the public to use and accept coins for payments. On Wednesday, the central bank said coins that are currently in circulation are legal tender and should be accepted … Read more

DFA Says Printed Digital Version Of National ID Accepted For Passport Applications

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DFA: “The public is advised that the details in the printed ePhilID must be clear, readable, and contain the same details as the presented documentary requirements during the passport application” DFA — The Department of Foreign Affairs announced that the printed digital version of the national ID can now be used and accepted in applying … Read more