Philippine banks expanded lending to agriculture through the end of the third quarter, continuing to exceed a government-mandated quota for one of the economy’s most vital—and long-neglected—sectors. According to preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), banks extended about P2.5 trillion in credit to the farm sector as of September 2025. The amount […]... Keep on reading: Banks ramped up agri lending as of Q3