MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippine economy is expected to grow more slowly than first thought this year after the country was hit by a series of typhoons but should be more robust in 2025 and 2026, the ...

MANILA, December 10, 2024 – Amid heightened geopolitical tensions, the Philippines’ economy is expected to remain robust, growing at an average rate of 6.0 percent over 2024-2026 and sustaining ...

The Philippines secured an $800-million loan from the World Bank to widen the country's adoption of renewable energy, bolster its electricity market and improve its water utility management. Image by ...

The Philippine economy is at risk of further falling behind its Southeast Asian neighbors, an economist said, noting it may take two years to catch up with Vietnam and up to 70 years to catch up with ...

Your Excellency President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Magandang hapon sa inyong lahat (Good afternoon to you all)! On behalf of the World Bank Group, I extend our deepest gratitude for the opportunity to ...

More than 8,400 residents across eight rural villages will benefit from improved access to safe and reliable water with the ...

BEYOND TRADE, structural differences in demographics and education shape both countries’ long-term trajectories.

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) highlighted the achievements of its JobStart Philippines program with the Asian ...