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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.

World Bank $1B financing targets Philippine farm transformation

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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

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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

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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.
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First Gen holds second Youth Climate and Energy Summit in Nueva Ecija

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Clean energy firm First Gen Corporation has organized another leadership summit to help young students gain the knowledge and skills needed to tackle climate and energy challenges in their schools and hometowns.

World Bank approves P15.6B Philippine water security project

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The World Bank Group has approved a USD268.6-million, or about P15.6-billion, water and sanitation project for the Philippines that is expected to create up to 46,500 jobs over the next 25 years while improving climate resilience in three island provinces.

DHSUD eyes stronger housing rollout after 575,000 homes

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The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) said it will accelerate the government's housing program after delivering or facilitating 575,693 housing units in its first four years, putting the agency halfway toward its recalibrated target under the Marcos administration.

Aboitiz Football Cup kicks off 26th season in Cebu

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The Philippines’ longest-running grassroots football league opened its latest edition on July 26 at the Dynamic Herb-Borromeo Sports Complex in Talisay City, Cebu. Now spanning Cebu, Batangas, Davao and Tarlac, the tournament has nurtured young Filipino players for over 20 years.

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