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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.

New IFC regional chief calls for greater private investments in Asia-Pacific

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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Visa, BPI launch real-time global money transfer service

Global payments company Visa Inc. has partnered with Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) to introduce Visa Direct in the Philippines, a service that allows customers to send money abroad in real time.

ADB cuts Asia growth forecast, sees higher inflation amid Middle East crisis

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday lowered its economic growth outlook for developing Asia and the Pacific, warning that ongoing conflict in the Middle East is causing deeper and longer-lasting disruptions than expected.

Globe upgrades loan services for prepaid users

Telecom company Globe Telecom has improved its load and promo loan services for Globe Prepaid and TM users, making it easier for Filipinos to stay connected even without mobile balance.

SM Investments says retail business to help drive growth amid challenges

SM Investments Corp. (SMIC) said its retail segment is expected to help sustain the company as it navigates a challenging economic environment.

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