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 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.
The IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) welcomed the government’s approval of expanded work-from-home flexibility for registered business enterprises, saying the move offers immediate operational relief to companies and workers grappling with rising costs.
A new report from biometric identity verification solutions provider iProov says cybercriminals are increasingly using artificial intelligence to carry out identity-based attacks at a much larger scale, raising risks for businesses and digital platforms.
Home Credit Philippines has launched an exclusive nationwide pre-order for the new MacBook Neo, aiming to make high-performance laptops more accessible to Filipinos through affordable installment plans.
Globe Telecom has unveiled a major upgrade to its postpaid services, introducing a wide range of new features aimed at meeting the fast-changing needs of Filipino consumers.