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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cebu-based Aznar Shipping Corp. has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to raise as much as P670 million through an initial public offering (IPO), as the regional operator seeks capital to expand its fleet and supporting infrastructure across the Visayas.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. locked in strategic expansion commitments from Indian conglomerates, anchoring a diplomatic push with USD75 million in immediate investments from iSON Group projected to generate 2,000 local jobs.
Starting this September, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) is providing targeted financial assistance to transport cooperatives and corporations struggling with monthly loan payments, to keep modern public utility vehicles (PUVs) running and protect workers’ livelihoods.
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced the arrival of a new eight-car electric multiple unit (EMU) trainset built for the Malolos-Tutuban segment of the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR). This marks the fourth trainset secured for the project.