The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD500 million policy-based loan to support the Philippine government in enhancing labor market programs aimed at improving the productivity and employability of Filipino workers. The loan will also assist in transforming the country’s investment environment to better support job creation and inclusive economic growth.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $500 million policy-based loan to bolster the country’s disaster resilience and response capacity. The loan will support the Second Disaster Resilience Improvement Program, aimed at improving the country’s ability to manage natural hazards and health-related emergencies, ensuring quicker recovery and minimizing economic disruptions.
Agricultural production in the Philippines fell by 2.2 percent in the fourth quarter of 2024, marking a reversal from the 0.9 percent increase seen in the same period last year.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has secured a financing package of up to USD100 million to support Ayala Corporation’s efforts to build a sustainable electric mobility ecosystem in the Philippines. The funding will be directed towards the procurement and installation of electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) and the purchase of electric vehicles for commercial use, accelerating the country’s transition to cleaner transportation.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has approved USD3.21 billion in medium- to long-term foreign borrowings for the public sector in the fourth quarter of 2024.
The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), the country’s largest power distributor, pushed back against claims by the Department of Energy (DOE) that its delayed power supply agreement (PSA) is contributing to high electricity prices, calling the accusations “false and misleading.”
Metro Retail Stores Group Inc. (MRSGI), the Gaisano family’s retail arm, reported a slight 1 percent decline in net income to ₱609.42 million in 2024 from ₱618.02 million a year earlier, as rising sales were tempered by tighter margins and strategic shifts in business mix.
DoubleDragon Corp. is acquiring the 35 percent stake of Injap Investments Inc. in grocery chain operator MerryMart Consumer Corp. for P1.28 billion, marking a strategic move that aligns with its ongoing transformation into a diversified investment holding company.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), in partnership with BDO Foundation, has unveiled new investor protection materials aimed at safeguarding the public from financial investment scams.