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Philippines climbs, reforms power business confidence

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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

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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

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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. 

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Meralco posts slight profit growth in Q1 2026 despite lower energy sales

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The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) reported a modest 2 percent increase in core net income for the first quarter of 2026, reaching P11.4 billion from P11.17 billion in the same period last year.

SMPC plans “sustainable mine strategy” as Semirara coal contract nears expiry

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Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC) says it is preparing a sustainable mining plan as it seeks to continue operating the Semirara coal resource in Antique, even as the government moves ahead with a bidding process for the site.

Gasoline, diesel prices up; kerosene down

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Motorists will see mixed fuel price changes this week, with gasoline and diesel prices going up slightly, while kerosene continues to get cheaper.

Airports in Eastern Samar Operational After 6.1 Quake — CAAP

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The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) said Monday that all airports in Eastern Samar and nearby areas remain open and safe after a magnitude 6.1 earthquake on May 4.

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