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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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Filinvest Land Inc. (FLI) has joined a growing roster of major property developers supporting the government’s Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH), widening the housing inventory and financing options available to qualified homebuyers.

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International visitor arrivals to the Philippines edged up to 4.42 million in the first eight months of 2026, as the Department of Tourism (DOT) rolled out a public data dashboard aimed at improving transparency and giving industry stakeholders better information for planning and investment decisions.

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