The World Bank expects Philippine economic growth to slow to 3.7 percent in 2026, down from 4.4 percent in 2025, according to its East Asia and Pacific (EAP) outlook released on April 8.
At least five million Filipino farmers are poised to benefit from a USD1-billion World Bank financing package aimed at accelerating a nationwide shift toward higher productivity, diversification, and climate resilience—an overhaul long seen as critical to stabilizing food supply and rural incomes.
The World Bank has approved an USD800-million financing package for the Philippines aimed at strengthening fiscal resilience, improving the business climate and equipping Filipino workers with skills needed for higher-quality jobs.
The Philippines landed at 53rd out of 101 economies in the World Bank Group’s 2025 Business-Ready (B-READY) Report, placing the country squarely at the midpoint of an expanded global ranking and signaling steady reform momentum.
The World Bank and the Philippine government are moving forward with a landmark agreement that could reshape the country’s agriculture sector. At a recent meeting, agriculture secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. and World Bank country director Zafer Mustafaoglu reviewed the progress of the Philippine Sustainable Agricultural Transformation (PSAT) loan program, with the goal of finalizing the USD1 billion loan agreement in July.
The Private Sector Advisory Council–Digital Infrastructure Sector (PSAC-Digital Infra) is backing the proposed One Canal Policy, saying shared infrastructure could accelerate fiber deployment, reduce costs, and expand high-speed internet access nationwide as the Philippines pushes deeper into the digital economy.
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has added Fitmart Tacurong in Sultan Kudarat as its latest “May BPI Dito” Partner Store, moving forward with its goal of bringing more inclusive and convenient banking services to Filipinos.
The Philippines’ planned high-technology hub under Pax Silica in New Clark City is emerging as a major investment magnet, with the project expected to attract up to USD70 billion in investments, create as many as 190,000 direct jobs, and accelerate the country’s push into advanced manufacturing.
Manila Water has expanded its sewer and sanitation services in its East Zone concession with the finish of the North Pasig Package 2 Sta. Monica Network and Lift Station Projects.