The Philippines has secured nearly P15 billion in World Bank financing to expand clean water and sanitation services in underserved communities, as growing climate risks heighten concerns over water security.
The Philippine economy is headed for a sharper slowdown in 2026 as elevated energy costs, weak public investment and subdued business confidence weigh on domestic demand, the World Bank said, while lowering its growth outlook for next year.
The Philippine government is moving to translate the World Bank’s Public Finance Review into concrete fiscal reforms, with economic officials stressing that better tax collection and spending will matter only if recommendations result in measurable improvements for citizens.
The Philippine government said it will act on recommendations from the World Bank’s latest Public Finance Review, putting a sharper focus on broadening the tax base, improving revenue collection and ensuring that public spending translates into measurable gains for Filipinos.
Accelerating power sector reforms could slash electricity prices, create more than 161,000 jobs and lift about 730,000 Filipinos out of poverty by 2030, with the World Bank arguing that lower energy costs may be one of the country's biggest catalysts for faster and more inclusive economic growth.
World Trade Center Metro Manila (WTCMM) celebrated its 30th anniversary, bringing together clients, partners, stakeholders, and the business community to mark three decades of hosting local and international events and fueling Philippine industry growth.
Philippine private‑sector groups have secured observer status at the ASEAN Common Carbon Framework (ACCF) during COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, positioning the country to unlock climate finance for forest restoration, biodiversity protection, and local community livelihoods.
Most advanced surgical care in the Philippines stays concentrated in major cities, leaving patients in Mindanao and other far‑flung regions forced to travel long distances, pay steep costs, and leave their families. In time‑sensitive cases, distance alone can worsen patient outcomes.
Customer‑experience services leader Foundever secured three top recognitions during the 2026 Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability (ACES) Awards, marking another milestone for the company’s people‑centered operations and social‑impact initiatives.