ADB

20 Oct 2026

4:32PM

PH secures $1.5-B ADB loan to ease Mideast crisis impact

The Philippine government has secured a $1.5-billion financing package from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to support measures aimed at cushioning the economic impact of the Middle East conflict, particularly on commuters, vulnerable households and overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).

2 Oct 2026

6:44PM

PH taps P48-B ADB financing for health care reforms

The Philippines has secured JPY119.745 billion (about P48 billion) in financing from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to strengthen health care funding, improve medical services and make the country’s universal health care system more accountable and responsive.

23 Sep 2026

9:48AM

ADB trims PH growth outlook, sees rebound to 5.1% in 2027

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has cut its Philippine growth forecasts for 2026 and 2027 as the prolonged Middle East conflict weighs on investment and drives up the cost of imported fuel and other key commodities.

7 Aug 2026

12:21PM

Maynilad water-loss solutions draw interest from India, ADB

Representatives from the Indian government and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) are studying Maynilad Water Services Inc.’s approach to reducing water losses as they explore practices that could be adopted by utilities across South Asia.

25 Jun 2026

6:00PM

ADB backs major public spending reforms in the Philippines

The Philippines has adopted an updated public financial management roadmap backed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), marking a key step in the government's effort to improve how public funds are budgeted, spent and monitored to deliver better services.

15 May 2026

5:09PM

ADB readies $1.75-B support for PH amid oil crisis

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has pledged up to $1.75 billion in additional financing to help the Philippines cushion the economic impact of the ongoing Middle East conflict.

13 May 2026

10:15AM

ADB, Security Bank tie up to boost SME financing

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a partnership with Security Bank Corp. to expand supply chain financing access for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Philippines.

9 May 2026

8:02AM

ADB pledges $30B to support ASEAN development goals

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Thursday announced it will mobilize $30 billion by 2030 to help the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) strengthen long-term development and shield member economies from growing external shocks.

5 May 2026

7:46AM

ADB launches facility to boost critical minerals value chains

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a new financing facility aimed at helping countries in Asia and the Pacific build critical minerals supply chains essential for clean energy, electric vehicles, and digital technologies.