BusinessWorld E-paper
February 20, 2026
THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) lowered its key policy rate by 25 basis points (bps) for a sixth straight meeting, a move seen to help the economy regain its momentum following a slowdown last year.
On Thursday, the Monetary Board lowered the target reverse repurchase rate (RRP) by 25 bps to 4.25%, the lowest in over three years or since the 3.75% in August 2022. This matched the benchmark rate set in September 2022.
