Preliminary data released by the central bank showed gross international reserves (GIR) inched up to $106.9 billion in August from $106.7 billion in July. It also rose by 7.4 percent from $99.57 billion a year ago.
The GIR level in August marked the highest in 29 months or since hitting $107.3 billion in March 2022.
"The month-on-month increase in the GIR level reflected mainly the net income from the BSP's investments abroad," the central bank said in a statement.
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