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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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TGP franchisees turn business into community healthcare mission

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For many franchise owners of The Generics Pharmacy (TGP), opening a pharmacy was initially a way to secure a stable income for their families. Over time, however, the business evolved into a broader mission of helping communities gain access to affordable medicines and healthcare.

Moms turns side hustles into thriving businesses

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Filipino mothers are increasingly becoming “mompreneurs,” turning home-based side hustles into sustainable businesses with the help of digital technology and online communities.

Security Bank, ACI win Asia-Pacific Payments Award

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ACI Worldwide and Security Bank Corporation won the “Best Payment Technology Initiative in Asia Pacific” at the The Asian Banker Global Financial Technology Innovation Awards 2026 for upgrading the bank’s payment system.

EastWest renews Donny Pangilinan deal to reach young Filipinos

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East West Banking Corporation has renewed actor and digital personality Donny Pangilinan as its brand ambassador for another year as the bank strengthens its push to connect with younger Filipinos through digital banking.

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