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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) continues to introduce major reforms not only to further strengthen the country’s banking system, but also to control financial risks. BSP Deputy Governor Chuchi Fonacier said the mission critical components...
| BAP Spot USD/PHP | Today | Previous |
|---|---|---|
| Date | June 25, 2026 | June 24, 2026 |
| Open Time | 09:01:22 | 09:00:11 |
| Open | 61.53 | 61.4 |
| High | 61.6 | 61.63 |
| Low | 61.295 | 61.35 |
| Close | - | 61.552 |
| BAP AM Weighted Average | 61.414 | 61.572 |
| AM Volume | 782.5 | 972.5 |
| BAP PM Weighted Average | - | 61.541 |
| PM Volume | - | 789 |
| BAP Weighted Average | 61.414 | 61.558 |
| Total Volume | 782.5 | 1761.5 |
| FX Settlement Rate | 61.414 | 61.572 |
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