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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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Didipio expansion fuels mining, investor confidence, regional growth

A planned USD1.9-billion investment by OceanaGold to extend the life of the Didipio Gold-Copper Mine through 2037 is shaping up as more than a mining expansion—it is emerging as an early test of whether the Philippines' recent fiscal reforms can unlock a new wave of responsible resource investments.

Globe chief: AI future rests on people, trust, purpose – not just tech 

At MWC Shanghai 2026, Globe president and CEO Carl Cruz stated during a keynote that AI’s true value lies in improving lives, not the technology itself. Speaking alongside global telecom leaders, Cruz noted the Philippines’ strong digital footprint makes it well-placed to benefit from AI.

Customs beats June goal, stays on track for P1T goal

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) sustained its strong revenue momentum in June, collecting P86.07 billion and surpassing its monthly target by P2.83 billion as stronger trade flows and tighter customs enforcement continued to lift collections.

Canada fuels Philippine shift toward advanced digital services 

The Philippines is accelerating its transition from traditional outsourcing to higher-value digital services after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. secured fresh investment commitments and expanded technology partnerships with Canadian companies during his official visit to Canada.

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