00:00Cash remittances rose to 2.99 billion U.S. dollars in June 2025, driven by strong inflows from land-based workers, with sea-based workers also posting gains.
00:11Total remittances for the first half reached 16.25 billion U.S. dollars, up 3.1 percent year-on-year, with the U.S., Singapore, and Saudi Arabia as top sources.
00:22Economists see the steady rise as a bright spot for the economy, boosting consumer spending and keeping the Philippines among the world's top remittance recipients.
