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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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    Eala falls short in Auckland epic

    Alex Eala was one point from the ASB Classic final, one swing from crossing another threshold. Instead, the Auckland night tilted the other way, and the semifinal of the season’s first WTA 250 turned into a bruising lesson in fine margins.

    PH firms, innovators earn ASEAN Energy Awards for practical, market-ready energy solutions

    Philippine companies and innovators recently secured multiple citations at the 2025 ASEAN Energy Awards, highlighting energy solutions that deliver measurable efficiency gains and economic value.

    Executive Profile: Nestor V. Tan, President and CEO, BDO Unibank, Inc.

    Nestor Villanueva Tan, born on February 26, 1958, in Manila, is the President and CEO of BDO Unibank, Inc., the country's largest bank by assets, loans, deposits, and resources. He is widely recognized for his strategic vision, operational discipline, and ability to drive sustained growth and innovation in the financial sector.

    Short Trips, Big Feels, Sulit Always

    Filipino travel in 2026 has a new rhythm—and it moves fast. Think fewer marathon vacations, more smart sprints. Long weekends are sacred, passion trips are planned with purpose, and every getaway must pass the ultimate test: sulit ba?

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