
Philippines obtains $1-B World Bank agri loan
The Philippines has secured a $1-billion loan from the World Bank — its largest for agriculture to date — to accelerate reforms aimed at boosting productivity,…
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The Philippines has secured a $1-billion loan from the World Bank — its largest for agriculture to date — to accelerate reforms aimed at boosting productivity,…
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KYIV, Ukraine (AFP) — Qatar and Ukraine signed a defense agreement on Saturday that included cooperation on countering threats from missiles and drones, the…
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The ignition component had 650 grams of explosive powder in it.
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The Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) and Land Bank of the Philippines (Landbank) signed two landmark agreements to enhance scholarships and support for…
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The World Bank Group announced on Thursday (Friday, 27 March, Philippine time) that it will provide financial assistance to member countries — including the…
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The World Bank Group announced on Thursday (Friday Philippine time) that it will provide financial assistance to member countries — including the Philippines —…
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GT Capital Holdings Inc. grew its consolidated net income by 17 percent to P33.68 billion in 2025, lifted by record earnings from its banking, automotive and…
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Trump is no longer just signaling; the US is actively preparing for a much broader war, moving thousands of troops and heavy equipment, daring Tehran to call…
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TACLOBAN CITY — The World Bank has conducted technical missions to assess potential fisheries and livelihood projects in Panaon Island and other coastal areas…
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The Philippines must treat standards as a core part of its economic strategy if it wants to achieve upper middle-income status, according to a new report by…
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The banks where Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, Mans Carpio, have accounts that do not cooperate with the House of Representatives’ investigation…
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Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) Administrator Patricia Yvonne Caunan arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to oversee the safe and orderly…
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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AFP) -- Saudi Arabia announced that the Eid al-Fitr holiday marking the end of the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan will begin on Friday,…
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GoTyme Bank has reached the 9-million-user mark to kick off 2026, according to CEO Nate Clarke.
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The Philippines’ gross domestic product (GDP) growth—and the broader economy—faces significant risk if the Middle East conflict persists throughout the year,…
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