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World Bank cuts Philippine growth forecast as global risks rise

The World Bank expects Philippine economic growth to slow to 3.7 percent in 2026, down from 4.4 percent in 2025, according to its East Asia and Pacific (EAP) outlook released on April 8.

World Bank $1B financing targets Philippine farm transformation

At least five million Filipino farmers are poised to benefit from a USD1-billion World Bank financing package aimed at accelerating a nationwide shift toward higher productivity, diversification, and climate resilience—an overhaul long seen as critical to stabilizing food supply and rural incomes.

World Bank backs Philippines reform agenda with $800M loan

The World Bank has approved an USD800-million financing package for the Philippines aimed at strengthening fiscal resilience, improving the business climate and equipping Filipino workers with skills needed for higher-quality jobs.

Philippines climbs, reforms power business confidence

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

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.

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PhilFirst, UAE’s ProTech launch digital insurance services 

Leading Philippine non-life insurance provider PhilFirst has partnered with global InsurTech firm ProTech to roll out next-generation integrated insurance services across the country.

BIR, Customs unite to cut exporters’ compliance costs

The country's two biggest revenue agencies are stepping up efforts to make exporting faster and less costly, with the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) rolling out reforms aimed at cutting red tape, expanding digital services and improving the ease of doing business.

SmarTrade boosts youth development through education, sports initiatives

SmarTrade is widening its social impact efforts by investing in education and sports programs, reflecting a growing trend among financial services firms to strengthen community engagement while nurturing the next generation.

New daily cholesterol pill offers needle-free breakthrough treatment

For decades, lowering stubborn "bad" cholesterol often meant swallowing statins or rolling up a sleeve for regular injections. Now, there's a new option that fits in the palm of your hand.

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