2026-06-18
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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas mandates that all new External Debt Survey submissions be made exclusively through its Electronic Survey Portal effective January 2, 2026. Reporting entities must register authorized Survey Authors and Approvers by submitting a User Registration Form to the International Operations Department to obtain login credentials. This digital transition aims to automate data collection for resident private sector external debt and foreign borrowings while ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations.
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BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR f MONETARY AND ECONOMICS SECTOR CIRCULAR LETTER NO. CL-2026-O26 All Concerned Entities Use of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Electronic Survey Portal for the Submission of the External Debt Survey In line with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas' (BSP) shift toward digitalization, the BSP has automated the conduct of External Debt Survey (EDS )11 to gather data/information on resident private sector entities· external debt not reported to/registered with the BSP. For this purpose, EDS submissions shall be made through the BSP Electronic Survey (e-Survey) Porta 1 21. The following guidelines shall be observed for the submission of the said su rvey:
~ BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS
MONETARY AND ECONOMICS SECTOR
INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
10D e-Survey Portal User Registration Form
BSP-IOD eSurvey Portal
DATA PRIVACY NOTICE
Annex A
The International Operations Department (IOD) respects and values your right to privacy and aims to support the BSP in its compliance with the requirements of the Data Privacy Act of 2012 ("DPA"), its Implementing Rules and Regulations ("IRR"), and other issuances of the National Privacy Commission ("NPC"). We request that you read this notice explaining how we process your personal information in relation to the BSP-IOD eSurvey Portal. Other functions, services, or processes of the IOD shall be covered by a separate and different privacy notice. BSP-10D esurvey Portal # l
18 Outstanding Balance 18
19 Loan Purpose/Project 19
20 Maturity Period (in years) 20
21 Grace Period (in years) 21
22 With hedging? 22
Projected Schedule of Loan
Negotiation (MM-YYYY)
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Estimated Drawdowns (in Original
Currency) per Semester
Foreign Cost in Original Currency
Foreign Cost in Original Currency of the Loan Local Cost in Philippine Peso Local Cost in Original Currency of the Loan Total Cost in Original Currency of the Loan Project Details
3. When and how do we collect?
Personal information shall be collected manually through a User Registration Form (URF). After submission of the URF, the user information will be manually entered into the web-based system. The information requested does not include any sensitive personal data.
4. Do we share or disclose your personal information?
Personal information shall not be shared internally and to other department/office organizations. The IOD only reports, as required by law, the financial aggregates for the necessary data and/or information.
5. How long do we retain and dispose your personal information?
For reports submitted by borrowers - thirty (30) years from receipt of the reports. Archiving of completed reports and fully paid loans/borrowings are according to the Department's record retention schedule.
6. How do we store and transmit personal information? How do we keep your
personal information secure?
Data is stored in the system database located on the BSP premise/environment. The BSP sets the appropriate organizational. technical. and physical controls, in accordance with Rule VI of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the DPA. to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your information during collection. storage, transit, and until disposal. These controls are regularly reviewed to guarantee the effectiveness of these safeguards.
7. What are your rights in relation to your personal information?
We inform that data subjects have the following rights as a data subject under the DPA:
Annex A
DAT A PRIVACY CONSENT: BSP·IOD eSurvey Portal
Annex A
l affirm that I have read the Privacy Notice for the BSP·IOD eSurvey Portal. understood its contents and consent to the processing of my personal information that are necessary and relevant: (Please put a check mark on the processing you provide consent.) The new web·based survey application system will automate the current processes of:
(a) reminder notifications for the submission of surveys by resident entities that have previously submitted responses; (bl submission of the MLT FBP using the Annex D.3 of the Manual of Regulations on Foreign Exchange Transactions (FX Manual. as amended}, with the BSP in softcopy; (cl gathering of responses from resident private entities of the private sector; (d) consolidation of the voluminous responses in order to lessen human intervention/errors; and (e) generation of reports in softcopy which shall be validated and consolidated for reporting to Management/Stakeholders. I understand that my consent does not preclude the existence of other criteria for lawful processing of personal data and does not waive any of my rights under the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and other applicable laws. Signature Over Printed Name
BSP-IOD eSurvey Portal
DAT A PRIVACY NOTICE
Annex A
This Privacy Notice covers the use and access of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas· BSP10D eSurvey Portal Use of Personal Information We collect the following personal information from you when you use and access the BSP-IOD eSurvey Portal to automate the current processes:
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~ BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS
GUIDE ON E-SURVEV PORTAL USER
REGISTRATION
This guide outlines the steps in completing thee-Survey Portal User Registration Form (URF):
Prior to submitting surveys through the BSP e-Survey Portal, each respondent company/individual must register its authorized users by submitting a duly accomplished e-Survey Portal User Registration Form to the BSP-10D. The following steps outline the registration process:
E-SURVEY PORTAL
[For the External Debt Survey (EDS) and
Foreign Borrowings Plan (FBP)]
Client Side
User’s Manual
November 2025
TECHNOLOGY AND DIGITAL INNOVATION OFFICE
TDIO Form No. 16-013 * Version 3 * Updated 15 Mar 2022 File/Ref. No. _________ * Page 1 of 27
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TECHNOLOGY AND DIGITAL INNOVATION OFFICE E-SURVEY PORTAL (For EDS and FBP)
Table of Contents
1 GETTING TO KNOW THE SYSTEM.................................................................. 5
1.1. SYSTEM OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................5
1.1.1 Description of the System ...................................................................................................... 5
1.1.2 General Procedures .................................................................................................................. 5
2 GETTING STARTED............................................................................................. 5
2.1 Launching ..............................................................................................................................................5
2.2 LOGGING IN ...........................................................................................................................................6
2.3 SIGNING OFF .........................................................................................................................................6
3 THE SYSTEM MENU ........................................................................................... 7
3.1 Home........................................................................................................................................................7
3.2 Start survey ...........................................................................................................................................7
3.3 HELP .........................................................................................................................................................7
4 USING THE SYSTEM........................................................................................... 8
4.1 External Debt Survey - Author .....................................................................................................8
4.1.1 List Assigned Respondent from External Debt Survey ................................................. 8
4.1.2 EDS Confirmation................................................................................................................ 10
4.1.3 EDS Disclaimer..................................................................................................................... 10
4.1.4 External Debt Survey Form .............................................................................................. 10
4.2 Foreign Borrowings Plan - Author............................................................................................ 13
4.2.1 List Assigned Respondent from Foreign Borrowings Plan Survey...................... 13
4.2.2 With Foreign Borrowings Plan? ...................................................................................... 14
4.2.3 FBP Disclaimer..................................................................................................................... 14
4.2.4 Foreign Borrowings Plan Form....................................................................................... 15
4.3 External Debt Survey – Approver .............................................................................................20
4.3.1 List Assigned Respondent from External Debt Survey ........................................... 20
4.3.2 External Debt Survey form............................................................................................... 21
4.4 Foreign Borrowings Plan – Approver...................................................................................... 22
4.4.1 List Assigned Respondent from Foreign Borrowings Plan .................................... 22
4.4.2 Foreign Borrowings Plan Form....................................................................................... 23
4.5 Audit Logs........................................................................................................................................... 25
4.6 Info Icons............................................................................................................................................. 26
TDIO Form No. 16-013 * Version 3 * Updated 15 Mar 2022 File/Ref. No. _________ * Page 4 of 27
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TECHNOLOGY AND DIGITAL INNOVATION OFFICE E-SURVEY PORTAL (For EDS and FBP) 1 GETTING TO KNOW THE SYSTEM
1.1. SYSTEM OVERVIEW
1.1.1 Description of the System
The eSurvey Portal is a web-based application that provides an interface for survey questionnaires which can be accessed and accomplished in real-time. The system is composed of two modules: an internal module accessed by the Survey and Library Administrators for the maintenance and monitoring of the surveys; and External Module for the survey respondents.
1.1.2 General Procedures
The manual only covers the functions of the External module of the system that is posed as a guide for External users. This only includes the External Debt Survey (EDS) and Foreign Borrowings Plan (FBP) as Author and Approver. 2 GETTING STARTED The eSurvey Portal is a web-based application that is accessible to external stakeholders to respond/ submit information regarding their organization's EDS and FBP to the BSP’s International Operations Department (IOD).
2.1 Launching
Before accessing the system, make sure that the unit to be used has internet access. For web browser, it is recommended to use Mozilla Firefox for better experience. Click the eSurvey Client to access the eSurvey App. TDIO Form No. 16-013 * Version 3 * Updated 15 Mar 2022 File/Ref. No. _________ * Page 5 of 27
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2.2 LOGGING IN
This page requires the users to enter their username and password to gain access into the system. Note: Attempting three (3) incorrect passwords will disable the account.
2.3 SIGNING OFF
To sign off the system, click the GEAR icon then click logout.
TDIO Form No. 16-013 * Version 3 * Updated 15 Mar 2022 File/Ref. No. _________ * Page 6 of 27
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TECHNOLOGY AND DIGITAL INNOVATION OFFICE E-SURVEY PORTAL (For EDS and FBP) 3 The SYSTEM Menu This Menu displays in home page. The Menus will change depending on user role.
3.1 Home
This HOME button will display the home page of the system.
3.2 Start survey
The Start Survey Menu displays the list of survey/s that is/are assigned to the users.
3.3 HELP
The Help Menu includes the "FAQs and Contact Us" to help users for more information needed. TDIO Form No. 16-013 * Version 3 * Updated 15 Mar 2022 File/Ref. No. _________ * Page 7 of 27
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TECHNOLOGY AND DIGITAL INNOVATION OFFICE E-SURVEY PORTAL (For EDS and FBP) 4 Using the system The system functions are separated per user role. Those roles are the following:
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TECHNOLOGY AND DIGITAL INNOVATION OFFICE E-SURVEY PORTAL (For EDS and FBP) TDIO Form No. 16-013 * Version 3 * Updated 15 Mar 2022 File/Ref. No. _________ * Page 9 of 27
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TECHNOLOGY AND DIGITAL INNOVATION OFFICE E-SURVEY PORTAL (For EDS and FBP) 4.1.2EDS Confirmation After selecting the preferred respondent, a Pop-up confirmation will be displayed. Click YES – Proceed to the EDS form. Click NO – Back to the Home Screen.
4.1.3 EDS Disclaimer
After the confirmation, the EDS’s disclaimer will be displayed Click the X button in the upper right of the screen.
4.1.4 External Debt Survey Form
This module displays the EDS FORM.
Survey Information Panel
On top of the Survey Form is the Survey Information Panel which provides users with an overview of the selected survey and related respondent details. TDIO Form No. 16-013 * Version 3 * Updated 15 Mar 2022 File/Ref. No. _________ * Page 10 of 27
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TECHNOLOGY AND DIGITAL INNOVATION OFFICE E-SURVEY PORTAL (For EDS and FBP) This panel is divided into two (2) sections:
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TECHNOLOGY AND DIGITAL INNOVATION OFFICE E-SURVEY PORTAL (For EDS and FBP) LIST OF CREDITORS This page will display the list of added creditors from EDS FORM. EDIT/ DELETE CREDITORS To edit the preferred creditor from the list, click the preferred creditor and the dialog box will pop up to the screen. Edit the data and click UPDATE button. UPDATE DATA – to update the entered data. DELETE DATA – to delete the selected data. To submit the EDS, click the SUBMIT button from the Lower Right of the screen. TDIO Form No. 16-013 * Version 3 * Updated 15 Mar 2022 File/Ref. No. _________ * Page 12 of 27
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4.2 Foreign Borrowings Plan - Author
This module can be accessed by AUTHOR & APPROVER for submitting and approving the FBP, respectively. Click the Foreign Borrowings Plan and click the available submission period.
4.2.1 List Assigned Respondent from Foreign Borrowings Plan
Survey
This page displays the assigned respondents to the survey after clicking the submission period. Click the preferred respondent. TDIO Form No. 16-013 * Version 3 * Updated 15 Mar 2022 File/Ref. No. _________ * Page 13 of 27
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4.2.2 With Foreign Borrowings Plan?
After selecting the preferred Respondent, the confirmation dialog box will pop asking “Does your firm intend to make foreign borrowings this year and the succeeding years?” YES – Proceed to the FBP form. NO – Back to the Home Screen.
4.2.3 FBP Disclaimer
After selecting the YES button, the FBP disclaimer will pop from the screen. To close it, click the X button from upper right of the screen. TDIO Form No. 16-013 * Version 3 * Updated 15 Mar 2022 File/Ref. No. _________ * Page 14 of 27
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4.2.4 Foreign Borrowings Plan Form
This module displays the FBP FORM.
Survey Information Panel
On top of the Survey Form is the Survey Information Panel provides which users with an overview of the selected survey and related respondent details. This panel is divided into two sections:
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TECHNOLOGY AND DIGITAL INNOVATION OFFICE E-SURVEY PORTAL (For EDS and FBP) FBP FORM PART II This page displays the next page of the FBP FORM called Assigning Authorized Official. Click the Add button to add data. Click the NEXT button after filling the Authorized Officials. ADD NEW AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL After clicking the Add button, this dialog box will pop on the screen. Fill out the required field and click the Add Data button to save the data. FBP FORM PART III This page displays the next page of the FBP FORM called Loan Particulars. Click the Add button to add data. Click the NEXT button after filling the Loan Particulars. TDIO Form No. 16-013 * Version 3 * Updated 15 Mar 2022 File/Ref. No. _________ * Page 16 of 27
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TECHNOLOGY AND DIGITAL INNOVATION OFFICE E-SURVEY PORTAL (For EDS and FBP) ADD NEW LOAN PARTICULARS After clicking the Add button, this dialog box will pop on the screen. Fill out the required field and click the Add button to save the data. FBP FORM PART IV This page displays the next page of the FBP FORM called Estimated Drawdowns. This page automatically adds the prospective creditor from the FBP Form
Part III
Click the row record of the data.
TDIO Form No. 16-013 * Version 3 * Updated 15 Mar 2022 File/Ref. No. _________ * Page 17 of 27
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TECHNOLOGY AND DIGITAL INNOVATION OFFICE E-SURVEY PORTAL (For EDS and FBP) UPDATE DRAWDOWNS After clicking the row record, this dialog box will pop on the screen. Fill out the required field and click the Update button to save the data. Click the NEXT button after filling up the Drawdowns. FBP FORM PART V This page displays the next page of the FBP FORM called Project Cost to be Financed. This page automatically adds the prospective creditor and project / program / purpose from the FBP Form Part III Click the row record of the data. TDIO Form No. 16-013 * Version 3 * Updated 15 Mar 2022 File/Ref. No. _________ * Page 18 of 27
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TECHNOLOGY AND DIGITAL INNOVATION OFFICE E-SURVEY PORTAL (For EDS and FBP) UPDATE PROJECT COST TO BE FINANCED After clicking the row record, this dialog box will pop on the screen. Fill out the required fields and click the Update button to save the data. Click the SUBMIT button after filling out the Project Cost to be financed to submit the response. . TDIO Form No. 16-013 * Version 3 * Updated 15 Mar 2022 File/Ref. No. _________ * Page 19 of 27
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4.3 External Debt Survey – Approver
This module can be accessed by Approver,
Click the External Debt survey and click the available submission period.
4.3.1 List Assigned Respondent from External Debt Survey
This page displays the assigned respondents to the survey after clicking the submission period. Click the preferred respondent. TDIO Form No. 16-013 * Version 3 * Updated 15 Mar 2022 File/Ref. No. _________ * Page 20 of 27
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4.3.2 External Debt Survey form
This module displays the EDS FORM.
Note: Status must be “SUBMITTED TO APPROVER” to perform these steps. EDS FORM PART I Verify the inserted values sent by the author. Approver also can edit the fields. Click the NEXT button then proceed to the PART II. EDS FORM PART II Verify the inserted values sent by the author. Click ACCEPT – to accept the submitted survey and send it to the BSP ADMIN Click RETURN – to deny the submitted survey and return it to the assigned Author TDIO Form No. 16-013 * Version 3 * Updated 15 Mar 2022 File/Ref. No. _________ * Page 21 of 27
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4.4 Foreign Borrowings Plan – Approver
This module can be accessed by Approver,
Click the “Foreign Borrowings Plan” and click the available submission period.
4.4.1 List Assigned Respondent from Foreign Borrowings Plan
This page displays the assigned respondents to the survey after clicking the submission period. Click the preferred respondent. TDIO Form No. 16-013 * Version 3 * Updated 15 Mar 2022 File/Ref. No. _________ * Page 22 of 27
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4.4.2 Foreign Borrowings Plan Form
This module displays the FBP FORM.
Note: Status must be “SUBMITTED TO APPROVER” to perform these steps. NOTE: Approver also can edit the fields. FBP FORM PART I Verify the Personal Details inserted and submitted by the author. Click the NEXT button then proceed to the PART II. FBP FORM PART II Verify the Authorized Official inserted and sent by the Author. Click the NEXT button then proceed to the PART III. TDIO Form No. 16-013 * Version 3 * Updated 15 Mar 2022 File/Ref. No. _________ * Page 23 of 27
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TECHNOLOGY AND DIGITAL INNOVATION OFFICE E-SURVEY PORTAL (For EDS and FBP) FBP FORM PART III Verify the Loan Particulars inserted and submitted by the Author. Click the NEXT button then proceed to the PART IV. FBP FORM PART IV Verify the Drawdowns inserted and submitted by the Author. Click the NEXT button then proceed to the PART V. FBP FORM PART V Verify the Project Cost to be financed inserted and submitted by the Author. Click ACCEPT – to accept the submitted survey and send it to BSP ADMIN Click RETURN – to deny the submitted survey and return it to the assigned Author TDIO Form No. 16-013 * Version 3 * Updated 15 Mar 2022 File/Ref. No. _________ * Page 24 of 27
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4.5 Audit Logs
The Audit Trail module allows users to review all actions performed on a survey, including modifications, submissions, and approvals. To access the audit trail:
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4.6 Info Icons
The Info icon ( ) is displayed throughout the survey form beside various field labels and column header. It provides users with helpful guidance or definitions related to the corresponding field. Clicking the Info icon will open a pop-up message containing additional information to assist users in accurately completing the form. Example: Clicking the Info icon beside Creditor Name will display the definition of a Creditor Name. To close the Info message, click the CLOSE button at the bottom of the pop-up. Note: These Info icons are interactive and are placed across both table view and data entry view of the form to support user understanding. Sample In the Table View:
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TECHNOLOGY AND DIGITAL INNOVATION OFFICE E-SURVEY PORTAL (For EDS and FBP) Sample in the Data Entry Form:
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