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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.

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.
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JobStreet survey offers three fixes for pay unhappiness

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Fair pay, it turns out, is not quite the same thing as happy pay. Filipino employees may believe they are being paid fairly, but a much smaller share say they are happy with their salaries, highlighting a growing challenge for employers trying to retain talent without simply throwing bigger raises at the problem.

BPI wins four honors at The Asian Banker Philippine Awards 2026

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Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) took home four major awards at The Asian Banker Philippine Awards 2026: Best Managed Bank in the Philippines; Best Bank CEO for President and CEO Jose Teodoro “TG” Limcaoco; Best Retail Bank in the Philippines; and Best SME Bank in the Philippines. The ceremony was held recently at Seda BGC.

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Watsons Philippines is putting more electric trucks on the road, turning an initial four-vehicle experiment with logistics provider Mober into a potential blueprint for greener deliveries nationwide.

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