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Business groups hail upgrade, press for deeper reforms

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Foreign business groups welcomed the Philippines' elevation to upper middle-income economy status as a strong endorsement of the country's economic progress, while urging the government to accelerate reforms needed to convert the milestone into sustained investment and long-term growth.

Philippines’ income upgrade boosts growth, investment prospects

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The Philippines' elevation to upper-middle-income status by the World Bank is expected to strengthen investor confidence and bolster the country's appeal as an investment destination, marking a new phase of economic development while raising expectations for broader, more inclusive growth.

WB approves record $1.02B Philippine energy, water loan

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The World Bank Group has approved a record USD1.02-billion financing package for the Philippines, backing reforms aimed at lowering electricity costs, strengthening water security and accelerating the country's transition to cleaner energy.

Philippines targets 3 sectors for jobs boom

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The Philippine government is pinning its next employment surge on three high-growth industries—business process outsourcing (BPO), semiconductors, and renewable energy, said Finance Secretary Frederick Go.

World Bank cuts Philippine growth forecast as global risks rise

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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.
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Strong El Niño effects seen worsening in 2027; gov’t steps up preparations

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The Philippines is already experiencing a strong El Niño, but its impact could worsen in early 2027 as rainfall declines across more provinces, prompting the government to accelerate preparations for possible drought, water shortages and agricultural losses.

AMLC report cited in ill-gotten wealth charge in VP impeachment trial

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A tabulation presented by the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) to the Senate, sitting as an impeachment court, showed covered and suspicious transactions involving Vice President Sara Duterte’s accounts from 2007 to 2025. The records reflected total inflows of P1.41 billion, outflows of P1.06 billion, and P1.26 billion in transactions with undetermined inflow or outflow. The report also showed inflows from China and other countries amounting to hundreds of millions of pesos involving Cale88 Foods Corp., owned by Duterte’s husband, Atty. Manases Carpio, with whom she has an absolute community of property. The AMLC report forms part of the prosecution’s evidence on alleged ill-gotten wealth, as prosecutors contend their salaries and business income are insufficient to explain their accumulated wealth.

Split fuel price adjustments hit pumps; diesel down, gasoline and kerosene up

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The various fuel retailers are implementing mixed price adjustments at the pump this week, ending a brief period of across-the-board rollbacks.

Group pushes urgent backing for rooftop project across ASEAN

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The Asian Photovoltaic Industry Association calls for stronger regional support for rooftop solar and energy storage as core to building more resilient, flexible power systems.

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