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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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BPI wins dual honors at The Asset Triple A Treasurise Awards 2026

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The Bank of the Philippine Islands has earned two prestigious distinctions at The Asset Triple A Treasurise Awards 2026, confirming its leadership in treasury, working capital, and risk management across the country.

Reddit, Discord have 24 hours to set up local presence; compliance tied to child safety, real-world violence links

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The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) has issued a 24-hour directive for Reddit and Discord to establish local representation, stepping up state oversight after three school shootings in recent months were linked to harmful online activity.

BIR tax relief clears P84.5M in micro liabilities

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The Bureau of Internal Revenue’s (BIR) tax abatement program for micro taxpayers has cleared P84.5 million in taxes and penalties in its first two months, giving small businesses a cheaper way to settle old liabilities and return to compliance.

Coffee chain hits 130 Kuwait cafés in 20-year growth run

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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® (CBTL) and partner Al-Ghunaim Trading Co. have opened their 130th café in Kuwait, capping more than two decades of expansion that has turned a single Salmiya outlet launched December 16, 2004 into one of the country’s top premium café brands.

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