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Once again, the Philippines is signing away its future. On July 31, the World Bank approved yet another staggering $700 million loan—approximately ₱41 billion pesos—to bankroll a new resilience initiative…
General Santos City – In a bid to strengthen Sultan Kudarat’s flagship coffee development initiative, the Department of Agriculture – Philippine Rural Development Project (DA-PRDP) Regional Project Coordination Office 12…
Iligan City, Philippines – The Department of Agriculture – Philippine Rural Development Project 10 (DA-PRDP 10) officially handed over the Abaca Fiber Processing and Marketing Enterprise to the Cadayunan Tribal…
Butig, Lanao del Sur – In a significant step towards fostering sustainable peace and development, two remote communities in Lanao del Sur—Barangays Ragayan and Sandab—received vital infrastructure projects on December…
Davao de Oro, Philippines – In a continued effort to empower Indigenous Peoples (IPs) through inclusive agricultural development, a series of community assemblies and orientation sessions for the Mindanao Inclusive…
The World Bank has reiterated its commitment to supporting the Philippines in achieving long-lasting peace and development, particularly in conflict-affected areas.
Valencia City, Bukidnon — On November 21, 2024, the City Government of Valencia welcomed a distinguished delegation from the World Bank, the European Union (EU), and the Department of Agriculture…
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a €268.22 million (USD287.24 million) loan to fund the Philippines Digital Infrastructure Project. This ambitious initiative aims to improve broadband connectivity…