Tag: World Bank

Browse our exclusive articles!

Philippines climbs, reforms power business confidence

Economy Context.ph Context.ph -
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.

DA eyes $1B World Bank loan for sustainable agriculture

Agriculture Context.ph Context.ph -
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.

New IFC regional chief calls for greater private investments in Asia-Pacific

Top News Context.ph Context.ph -
The International Finance Corp. (IFC), the private investment arm of the World Bank, has appointed Riccardo Puliti as its new Regional Vice President for Asia and the Pacific. 

Popular

Senate power shift risks Estrada-style backlash

Opinion 0
The sudden leadership shake-up in the Senate ahead of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Dutertel may yet prove a poisoned chalice—a glittering prize that offers control today but threatens political liability tomorrow.

Philippines, Paraguay partner to expand trade, investment

Trade & Investments 0
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) and Paraguay’s Investment and Export Network REDIEX have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to strengthen trade, foreign investment, and export opportunities between the two nations.

Phinma Q1 profit more than doubles despite lower revenue

Corporate 0
PHINMA Corporation reported that its net income attributable to shareholders more than doubled in the first quarter to P407.43 million from P191.27 million a year ago, driven by strong performance from its education, solar, and hospitality businesses.

Book on Philippine native trees highlights environmental legacy of Piki Lopez, advocates

Environment 0
Environmental group Green Convergence recently launched the fourth volume of its “Philippine Native Trees” series, highlighting the importance of native trees in preserving biodiversity, culture, and environmental sustainability.

Subscribe

spot_imgspot_img