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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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URC eyes modest growth amid global risks

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Universal Robina Corporation is aiming for mid-single-digit revenue growth this year despite concerns over global uncertainties, including tensions in the Middle East.

CLI 1Q profit drops 22%

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Cebu Landmasters Inc. reported a 22 percent drop in net income in the first quarter, falling to P1.02 billion from P1.32 billion a year earlier.

F&B investors still eye PH expansion despite political, global risks

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Foreign food and beverage (F&B) investors remain interested in expanding operations in the Philippines despite political uncertainties and global supply concerns, according to Food Industry Asia (FIA).

Luzon, Visayas grids stay under red and yellow alerts for second day

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The Luzon and Visayas power grids remained under red and yellow alerts on Thursday as electricity demand continued to exceed available supply due to power plant outages and extreme heat-driven consumption.

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