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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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DENR set public scoping for P13.5-B Magat pumped-storage hydro project in Isabela and Ifugao

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The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), through the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB), has scheduled a public scoping activity for the proposed 97-megawatt (MW) Magat pumped-storage hydro (PSH) project worth P13.5 billion in the provinces of Isabela and Ifugao.

Fuel prices seen rising this week as global oil costs climb

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Motorists need to prepare for another round of fuel price increases this week, with both gasoline and diesel expected to become more expensive due to rising global oil prices and renewed tensions in the Middle East.

Jollibee sees steady growth despite price hikes and rising costs

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Jollibee Foods Corporation expects both same-store sales and system-wide sales to grow by a single-digit rate this year, even after implementing price increases across its stores, company executives said.

ManageEngine upgrades Log360 with AI-driven security automation

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ManageEngine, the enterprise IT management division of Zoho Corporation, has announced a major upgrade to its Log360 security platform, adding built-in security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) capabilities aimed at helping companies respond faster to cyber threats.

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