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ADB approves $500M loan for Philippine labor reforms

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.

ADB approves $500M PH disaster resilience loan

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.

Agriculture struggles: Economic decline in Q4 2024 and full year performance

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.

ADB invests $100M to power Ayala Corporation’s electric mobility vision in PH

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.

Monetary Board approves $3.21B public sector foreign borrowings in 4Q 2024

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.

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Puregold posts 9% profit growth in 2025

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PAL posts higher profit in 2025 despite industry challenges

Philippine Airlines (PAL) reported a 6.1 percent increase in net income to US$160.4 million in 2025, despite a difficult year for the global aviation industry.

DA sends trucks to address Benguet vegetable oversupply

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has deployed 18 trucks to transport excess vegetables from Benguet to major markets, including Metro Manila, following reports of oversupply affecting local farmers.

Lopez rift deepens over First Gen deal with Prime Infra

A long-simmering family dispute at Lopez Inc. has erupted into a full-blown governance battle, after shareholders aligned with Eugenio Gabriel “Gabby” Lopez III voted to remove Federico “Piki” Lopez as president and chief executive officer of the privately-held investment holding company, citing a breakdown in trust tied to undisclosed multibillion-peso transactions.

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