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Australia, PH boost maritime partnership for trade, seafarers
Australia and the Philippines are deepening maritime cooperation to support trade growth and strengthen protections for seafarers, as both countries move to streamline certification...
UN envoy, Asia-Pacific ministers urge stronger road safety action
The United Nations and transport officials from across Asia and the Pacific pressed for stronger investment in road safety, as global and regional leaders...
World Bank, DA to launch $70M climate risk shield
The World Bank is backing a five-year $70 million initiative to create a co-insurance pool that will cushion Philippine agriculture from escalating climate-related risks,...
World Bank sees accelerated growth in Phl this year
The World Bank expects Philippine economic growth to accelerate to 5.8% for both 2024 and 2025, up from an estimated growth of 5.6% in...
EU, WorldBank, and Napocor unveil solar power plants in VizMin
The European Union (EU), the World Bank and the National Power Corporation (Napocor) held a ceremony in General Santos City recently to mark the...
ECCP lauds Phl’s improved ranking in WB logistics index
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines welcomes and celebrates the recent release of the World Bank report which puts the Philippines on...
World Bank, EU expand support for rural communities in Mindanao through DA-PRDP
The World Bank and the European Union continue to support the Department of Agriculture Philippine Rural Development Project (DA-PRDP) through the Second Additional Financing...
REALITY CHECK: Poverty, hunger push more Filipinos to risk their lives and limbs
By Paul Anthony A. Isla NOTWITHSTANDING the Philippine government's optimism and thrust to unite everyone towards a vision of a robust and inclusive economy, many...
PH is high logistic costs can be competitive in the ASEAN region by lowering regulatory constraints
By Alithea De Jesus It is undeniable that the Philippines is among the highest in selected Southeast Asian countries in terms of logistics costs, according...
Learning should reach the most vulnerable, UNICEF says
As classes resume in October 5, UNICEF emphasizes the important role that education plays in shaping children’s futures, especially amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The UN...