Cash Remittances from Overseas Filipinos Surpass $3B in August
Cash remittances from Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) rose 1.9% year-on-year to $3.035 billion in August 2026, according to data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). Year-to-date remittances also increased by 2.2%, underscoring their vital role in supporting household spending and domestic economic activity.
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