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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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UK trade tweak lifts Philippine exports, CPTPP bid

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The United Kingdom’s move to ease trade rules under its Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) is set to boost Philippine export competitiveness while strengthening the country’s push to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, according to British Ambassador Sarah Hulton.

Marcos moves tax filing deadline to May 15

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved a one-month extension for the filing of 2025 Annual Income Tax Returns (AITRs), moving the deadline from April 15 to May 15, 2026, in a bid to ease compliance and give taxpayers more preparation time.

Tough clay lessons for Eala in Stuttgart debut

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In a first-time clash at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix, a WTA 500 event, Canada’s Leylah Fernandez showcased experience and firepower to outplay Philippine rising star Alex Eala, 6-1, 6-4, in a match that doubled as a crash course on clay-court tennis.

Maynilad expands “new water” program to boost supply 

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The Maynilad Water Services Inc. is stepping up efforts to expand its “New Water” program to ensure a more reliable and climate-resilient water supply.

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