Financial account ownership rises among women, young people — BSP survey

MANILA, Philippines — Financial account ownership in the Philippines increased in 2025, according to a Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas survey that also showed a sharp rise among young people and higher bank account ownership among women. Ownership among Filipinos ages 15 to 19 climbed to 34 percent in 2025 from 27 percent in 2021, based on