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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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Yuchengco power firm posts lower profit despite higher sales in 2025

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Petro Energy Resources Corp. (PERC) reported a sharp drop in profit for 2025, even as its revenues grew.

NPC partners with private firm to develop carbon credit system

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The National Power Corp. (NPC) has signed an agreement with Climate Smart Ventures (CSV) to create a framework for carbon credits, aiming to support the Philippines’ shift to a low-carbon future.

Philippine bonds to join Global Index in 2027

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The Department of Finance (DOF), Bureau of the Treasury (BTr), and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) announced that Philippine peso-denominated government bonds will be included in J.P. Morgan’s Government Bond Index – Emerging Markets (GBI-EM) starting January 29, 2027.

Museo del Galeon: The voyage begins May 1

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The galleon is sailing again, at least in spirit, and this time it is anchored in Manila as a story of heritage,  high ambition and history finally opens its doors to the public.

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