• The Philippines’ overseas cash remittances rose more than economists expected in December.
  • Overseas cash remittances rose 5.8% y/y (estimate +3.8%) in December versus +5.7% in November, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
  • Overseas cash remittances rose to $3.159b (estimate $2.990b) from $2.644b in November