The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved today a US$400 million loan to support reforms that will assist the Government of the Philippines.
World Bank approves 400-mln-USD loan to Philippines
The World Bank on Friday approved a 400- million-U.S. dollars loan to support reforms that will assist the Philippine government in achieving a resilient financial sector and help ensure a more …
World Bank approves 400-mln-USD loan to Philippines
The World Bank on Friday approved a 400- million-U.S. dollars loan to support reforms that will assist the Philippine government in achieving a resilient financial sector and help ensure a more …
Philippines secures fresh World Bank loan for financial sector upgrade
The Philippines on Friday secured a $400-million (P19.4 billion) loan from the World Bank to fund projects that would strengthen the country’s financial sector in the face of coronavirus fallout.
Philippines approves emergency use of Bharat Biotech COVID-19 vaccine
The Philippines’ food and drug agency said on Friday it has approved the emergency use of the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Indian company Bharat Biotech.
Benigno S. Aquino III, 61, Former President of the Philippines, Dies
A scion of the country’s most prominent pro-democracy political family, he was celebrated early in his administration for stabilizing the country’s faltering economy.
U.S. State Dept OKs possible sale of F-16s, missiles to Philippines
The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of F-16 fighter jets, as well as Sidewinder and Harpoon missiles, to the Philippines in three separate deals with a combined value of more …
Loud and Proud: Resisting Authoritarianism in the Philippines
The group is expecting thousands of LGBTQ+ people and supporters to come out to join the demonstrations against the Duterte government’s authoritarianism and criminal negligence. “Us queers have lived …
Benigno Aquino III, President of the Philippines who fought corruption but failed to tackle poverty – obituary
Benigno Aquino III, President of the Philippines who fought corruption but failed to tackle poverty – obituary …
Benigno Aquino III, Former Philippine President Who Resisted China, Dies at 61
Former Philippines President Benigno Aquino III, who belonged to one of the country’s most prominent political families and during his term pushed back against China’s expansive claims in the South …