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.
DoubleDragon Corp. posted record revenues of P27.91 billion in 2025, up 56 percent from P17.86 billion a year earlier, as fresh contributions from its overseas operations began reshaping the company’s earnings profile.
San Miguel Corp. seeks to raise up to P30 billion through a new preferred share offering as the conglomerate moves to refinance debt and support its ambitious infrastructure expansion program.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed Washington’s support for the Luzon Economic Corridor during a telephone conversation with Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on May 31, underscoring the growing economic and strategic partnership between Manila and Washington.
Philippine manufacturing returned to growth in May, snapping a brief downturn as stronger domestic demand fueled production and new orders, according to the latest S&P Global Philippines Manufacturing PMI survey.