DA centralizes World Bank farm reforms under PMO
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is tightening control over two major World Bank-funded reform programs by placing them under a single project management…
Mico Virata · · 2 min read
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The Department of Agriculture (DA) is tightening control over two major World Bank-funded reform programs by placing them under a single project management…
Mico Virata · · 2 min read
Kanda confirmed his bid on Wednesday, 22 April, ahead of the end of his current term in November 2026, framing the ADB’s role as increasingly central to a…
Mico Virata · · 2 min read
The 2016 award also ruled that Reed Bank is a submerged feature within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone.
Maria Bernadette Romero · · 3 min read
Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda is seeking a full five-year term at the helm of the Manila-based lender, signaling continuity in the…
Mico Virata · · 2 min read
A new policy briefing is calling on the Bank of Korea to accelerate financing for next-generation infrastructure as rising demand from digital systems…
DT · · 1 min read
DT · · 1 min read
Security Bank Corporation is deepening its push into renewable energy financing, backing a new solar project in Ilocos Norte as part of a growing clean energy…
Mico Virata · · 2 min read
Ayala-backed Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has outlined potential relief measures the bank is exploring for its roughly 18 million customers as the…
Toby Magsaysay · · 2 min read
‘The move may undermine bank profitability as net interest margins peak and credit losses remain elevated.’ — S&P Global Ratings credit analyst, Nikita Anand.
Toby Magsaysay · · 2 min read
Maya has been included in global rankings by Forbes and The Asian Banker, underscoring the continued growth and profitability of its digital banking operations.
Jason Mago · · 1 min read
As inflation continues to rise, Filipino households are feeling the strain of higher everyday costs, prompting renewed focus on savings that can keep pace with…
DT · · 1 min read
The share of Filipino adults with formal financial accounts declined to 50 percent in 2025, down from 56 percent in 2021, even as overall access to financial…
Toby Magsaysay · · 2 min read
A rare shift is emerging in global markets as some central banks begin selling gold to raise cash, reversing years of heavy accumulation as war-driven…
Mico Virata · · 1 min read
DT · · 1 min read
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) underscored the importance of industry partnerships in expanding access to financing during the Padayon Awards 2026,…
Jason Mago · · 2 min read
The World Bank has flagged global and domestic economic risks arising from the war in the Middle East.
Toby Magsaysay · · 2 min read
The World Bank has flagged global and domestic economic risks arising from the war in the Middle East.
Toby Magsaysay · · 3 min read
The Asian Development Bank now projects Philippine gross domestic product growth at 4.4 percent for 2026 — a 0.9-percentage-point downgrade from its December…
Toby Magsaysay · · 2 min read