Overview of the BSP

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is the central bank of the Republic of the Philippines. It was
established on 3 July 1993 pursuant to the provisions of the 1987 Philippine Constitution and the New
Central Bank Act of 1993. The BSP took over from the Central Bank of Philippines, which was established on
3 January 1949, as the countrys central monetary authority. The BSP enjoys fiscal and administrative
autonomy from the National Government in the pursuit of its mandated responsibilities.
The BSP Seal

The new BSP logo is a perfect round shape in blue that features three gold
stars and a stylized Philippine eagle rendered in white strokes. These main
elements are framed on the left side with the text inscription Bangko Sentral
ng Pilipinas underscored by a gold line drawn in half circle. The right side
remains open, signifying freedom, openness, and readiness of the BSP, as
represented by the Philippine eagle, to soar and fly toward its goal. Putting all
these elements together is a solid blue background to signify stability.
Principal Elements:
1. The Philippine Eagle, our national bird, is the worlds largest eagle and is a
symbol of strength, clear vision and freedom, the qualities we aspire for as a
central bank.
2. The three stars represent the three pillars of central banking: price stability,
stable banking system, and a safe and reliable payments system. It may also
be interpreted as a geographical representation of BSPs equal concern for the
impact of its policies and programs on all Filipinos, whether they are in Luzon,
Visayas or Mindanao.
Colors
1. The blue background signifies stability.
2. The stars are rendered in gold to symbolize wisdom, wealth, idealism, and
high quality.
3. The white color of the eagle and the text for BSP represents purity,
neutrality, and mental clarity.
Font or Type Face
Non-serif, bold for BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS to suggest solidity,
strength, and stability. The use of non-serif fonts characterized by clean lines
portrays the no-nonsense professional manner of doing business at the BSP.
Shape
Round shape to symbolize the continuing and unending quest to become an
excellent monetary authority committed to improve the quality of life of
Filipinos. This round shape is also evocative of our coins, the basic units of our
currency.