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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.

DA eyes $1B World Bank loan for sustainable agriculture

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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.
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ACEN turns Zambales into major renewable energy hub 

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ACEN Corporation is developing Zambales into one of the country’s largest renewable energy hubs, with nearly one gigawatt of solar and battery storage capacity. Once fully operational, these projects will generate enough clean power for 340,000 households and cut fossil fuel dependence. Around 450 megawatts are already running, with the rest set to be finished by 2027, alongside new battery systems to ensure steady power supply and grid stability.

Socoteco II members back proposed joint venture with IGNITE Power ahead of public vote

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Marcos pushes EPIRA overhaul to lower electricity costs

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday called for an immediate overhaul of the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA), making lower electricity prices a centerpiece of his energy agenda while betting on natural gas, hydrogen and nuclear power to strengthen the country's long-term energy security.

Marcos says Philippines ‘will not yield’ on West Philippine Sea

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivered one of the strongest foreign policy messages of his administration on Monday, declaring that the Philippines "will not yield" in defending its sovereignty and reaffirming the country's commitment to the landmark 2016 Arbitral Award on the West Philippine Sea.

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