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.
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.
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.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has rolled out new operational guidelines requiring thrift, rural, and cooperative banks to secure at least ₱1.0 billion in capital if they adopt digital-heavy business models. Issued under Circular No. 1240 on September 21, 2026, the policy ensures that smaller institutions venturing into the digital space operate safely while protecting everyday depositors from financial risks.
Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon is pushing for a mix of engineered and nature-based solutions, backed by international know-how, to better tackle flooding across the country.
PH Resorts Group Holdings Inc., led by businessman Dennis Uy, will boost its authorized capital stock to P20 billion—more than double the current P8 billion—to wipe out its capital deficit and restore positive shareholder equity in two years.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the National Commission on Indigenous People (NCIP) have signed a partnership agreement to jointly deliver agricultural support and empower Indigenous Cultural Communities and Indigenous Peoples (ICCs/IPs).