MANILA, Philippines – Bank lending to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) rose in 2025 but remained far below benchmark levels once set by law, as lenders remained wary of credit risks in a sector widely seen as a backbone of jobs and economic growth. Latest data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed […]... Keep on reading: Share of MSME bank loans reaches just below 5%