Gold Price in Philippines Hits 8,711.77 PHP per Gram

Gold prices in the Philippines rose on Tuesday, with the per-gram rate climbing to 8,711.77 PHP, a gain of 14.56 PHP from Monday.
Gold prices in the Philippines rose on Tuesday. The per-gram rate climbed to 8,711.77 PHP. This marks an increase of 14.56 PHP from Monday's close of 8,697.21 PHP. The tola unit also appreciated, reaching 101,609.00 PHP. This is up from 101,442.50 PHP the previous day.
The troy ounce price stood at 270,970.00 PHP. Ten grams of gold were valued at 87,114.88 PHP. These figures reflect daily market rates. Local retail prices may vary slightly from these benchmarks.
Daily price movements in pesos
The gold market showed positive momentum. The one-gram price increased by 0.17 percent. The tola price rose by 0.16 percent. These gains align with broader safe-haven demand. Investors often buy gold during periods of uncertainty.
Central banks drive global demand
Central banks remain the largest holders of gold. They add to reserves to support currency strength. In 2022, central banks purchased 1,136 tonnes of gold. This was the highest annual purchase on record. Emerging economies like China and India lead these buys.
Dollar strength influences gold price
Gold has an inverse correlation with the US dollar. A weaker dollar typically pushes gold prices higher. A stronger dollar often suppresses the metal's value. Gold is priced in dollars globally. Interest rates also impact the asset. Lower rates tend to favor gold holdings.






