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World Bank buys carbon credits from Landbank

By Ted P. Torres | January 21, 2016 - 9:00am

The World Bank will purchase carbon credits from the Land Bank of the Philippines as part of efforts to help the country achieve...

Business

World Bank extends $500-M credit line to Philippines for disaster risk program

By Ted P. Torres | December 23, 2015 - 9:00am

The World Bank is extending a $500-million credit line to help the Philippines prepare for further damage caused by natural...

Business

Government agencies speed up spending

December 14, 2015 - 9:00am

Spending by government agencies went up nearly to the level not seen since the last year of a controversial disbursement program,...

Business

State spending hits 92% in November

By Prinz Magtulis | December 14, 2015 - 12:38am

Spending by state agencies went up nearly to the level not seen since the last year of a controversial disbursement program,...

Business

World Bank challenges Philippine firms to embrace integrity

December 10, 2015 - 9:00am

For the Philippines to become the next Asian miracle, the World Bank challenges the local business community to embrace integrity in their operations and eradicate corrupt practices.

Business

World Bank partners with Ateneo, Xavier for knowledge sharing

By Kathleen A. Martin | August 30, 2015 - 10:00am

The World Bank has partnered with Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan for a knowledge-sharing agreement that will be used for policy development.

Business

WB extends P1.12-B funding for infra projects in Bicol

By Ted P. Torres | November 26, 2014 - 12:00am

The Bicol region will receive P1.12 billion worth of infrastructure projects with the help of the World Bank Group, which is prepared to extend to the Philippines funding worth up to $508.25 million (approximately...

Business

WB to fund Cebu bus rapid transit project

By Alexis Romero | September 30, 2014 - 12:00am

Malacañang has welcomed a decision of the World Bank to provide the Philippines with a $141-million financial package...

Nation

Cebu gets $141-M WB loan for bus rapid transit project

By Kathleen A. Martin | September 29, 2014 - 12:00am

The World Bank has approved a $141-million financial package for the development of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (BRT).

Business

WB okays $300-M loan for Phl gov’t reforms

By Kathleen A. Martin | September 28, 2014 - 12:00am

The World Bank has approved a $300-million loan for the Philippines in support of government reforms needed to promote inclusive growth and strengthen the creation of jobs.

Business