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Coronavirus could cost global economy $8.8 trillion – ADB
$8.8 trillion would be equivalent to 9.7% of global gross domestic product
ADB eyes another $125-million project to strengthen PH health care during pandemic
If approved, the project will provide funds for 2 new labs, training of lab technicians, and construction of isolation wards
Here's how to get Manila's 'best' Margarita's crinkles
The famous crinkles are back!
'Largest budget support ever': ADB lends PH $1.5 billion vs coronavirus
Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III says the loan will help fund programs to defeat COVID-19 and bridge the higher deficit requirement estimated at P990 billion
ADB announces $20-billion coronavirus rescue package
The Asian Development Bank triples the size of its response to the coronavirus pandemic
ADB warns global cost of virus could top $4 trillion
The Asian Development Bank says this may even be an underestimate, since the severity of the coronavirus pandemic remains uncertain
ADB Manila headquarters closed for coronavirus disinfection
The Asian Development Bank says operations will continue, but employees will be working from home starting Thursday, March 12
Asia-Pacific economies seen to face $211-billion hit from coronavirus
S&P Global Ratings expects the Asia-Pacific region to grow 4% in 2020, which would be the worst performance since a contraction in 2008 caused by the global financial crisis
ADB cuts Philippine growth forecast, expects inflation to hit harder
The Asian Development Bank says it revised its outlook due to the weak agriculture sector, high inflation, and continued global monetary tightening
'Can you lend more?' Duterte asks ADB to fund more infra projects
'We shall continue to rely on the ADB for financial assistance, be it in the form or loans or grants,' President Rodrigo Duterte says at the 51st Annual Asian Develoment Bank Meeting
ADB vows to fund more Mindanao projects
As the Asian Development Bank holds its annual meeting, protesters outside demand an end to 'anti-poor and anti-development strategies'
Amid high inflation, Bangko Sentral ready to raise interest rates 'if needed'
While the Philippine central bank's medium-term inflation outlook remains within the government target, it says it will continue monitoring the figures in case a policy shift is needed
Rising gas, food prices seen to push PH inflation faster
The movement of prices of basic goods and services is seen to be faster in April
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Philippines in 'golden age' of growth – ADB
The Asian Development Bank projects the Philippine economy to grow by 6.8% in 2018 and 6.9% in 2019
Infra projects to help PH achieve 7% growth in 2018 – DOF
During the country’s annual briefing with the Asian Development Bank, Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III says, 'Mindanao today is at the front and center of the Build, Build, Build infrastructure program'
Philippines' hosting of ADB meeting 'more frugal' in 2018 than in 2012
The Philippine government earmarks less than P90 million for the hosting of the Asian Development Bank annual meeting in 2018, lower than the P200 million it spent in 2012
DPWH gets help from Hong Kong-based Arup for infra deals
The consulting contract is the first of 3 consulting packages expected under the $100-million Infrastructure Preparation and Innovation Facility approved by the Asian Development Bank in October 2017
$380-million ADB loan to finance 11 infra projects in Mindanao
The loan will finance the construction of roads in the Zamboanga Peninsula and bridges in Tawi-Tawi
ADB upgrades Philippine GDP growth forecast for 2017, 2018
The outlook of the Asian Development Bank 'assumes that growth in the government's infrastructure program will accelerate'
Building projects through ODA not in conflict with PPPs – ADB
While the Duterte administration favors official development assistance over public-private partnerships, the Asian Development Bank says PPPs 'will continue to be a way of doing business'
$60 billion a year needed to address ASEAN infrastructure gap – ADB
To fill the region's massive infrastructure gap, some businessmen recommend the public-private partnership (PPP) route
PH to receive $366M dev’t loan from ADB, France
The loan is intended for inclusive growth programs with target disbursement late this year or early next year, says the Department of Finance
ADB retains PH growth outlook, sees no signs of economy overheating
The Asian Development Bank retains its forecast of 6.5% GDP growth for 2017 and 6.7% for 2018, while noting that infrastructure investment and receding inflation will fuel the economy
ADB offers Philippines $3.8B in loans for infra, social projects
Nearly half of the total will help fund infrastructure projects from 2018 to 2020 says the Department of Finance
Let's re-educate ourselves about the environment
With the expected growth in population how much more of this waste will be left in the streets in coming years?
PH shows off best products, hospitality ahead of 2018 ADB hosting
Government officials and business leaders from the Philippines also encourage potential participants to come to the Philippines and invest
Looking ahead: Gender equality, universal healthcare in ADB's priority list
Here are 5 issues the Asian Development Bank is prioritizing as it crafts its long term strategy for 2030
ADB, region push for more PPPs as Duterte gov't mulls less
The Asian Development Bank also launches Public Private Partnership initiatives in an effort to strengthen its bankability and implementation and approves 2 5B in financing support to private sector operations
Japan's Crown Prince opens 50th ADB meeting: Prioritize poverty reduction
There are still over 300 million people living in poverty in this region and poverty reduction through sustainable and inclusive growth remains an important agenda to us says the Crown Prince
ASEAN+3 agree to boost financial cooperation amid global risks
ASEAN Japan South Korea and China agree on the Yokohama Vision which serves as guiding principles for a more resilient and integrated ASEAN 3
ADB achieves most dev’t targets, falls short on poverty reduction
The ADB notes that inequality grew in many populous countries in the Asia Pacific
ADB president: We're not rivals with China's AIIB
Asian Development Bank s Takehiko Nakao says the financing need to develop infrastructure in Asia is so huge that the two banks must cooperate
ADB president: Geopolitical stability crucial for projects to succeed
Takehiko Nakao says the region must learn from past mistakes to avoid future conflicts
Business, gov't leaders discuss infrastructure for inclusive growth in ADB annual meeting
The theme of the 50th ADB Annual Meeting held in Yokohama is Building Together the Prosperity of Asia as executives discuss solutions to achieving sustainable growth in the region
PH 2016 growth upgraded to 6.9%
The major contributors for the upward revision in 2016 were Construction Mining and Quarrying and Other Services says the Philippine Statistics Authority
ADB upgrades PH growth forecast for 2016, 2017
The Asian Development Bank sees the country s GDP growth hitting 6 8 this year instead of 6 4 and 6 4 next year instead of 6 2
PH making 'steady progress' on social protection – ADB
The Asian Development Bank credits the country s cash transfer program and the expansion of PhilHealth for the improvement in the protection of its vulnerable citizens
ADB upgrades PH growth outlook to 6.4% for 2016, 6.2% for 2017
The Asian Development Bank sees the Philippines as an economic bright spot with growth expected to pick up on continued consumption and expected reforms
Youth develop community-based solutions at ADB forum
After a weeklong immersion youth participants at the Asia Pacific Youth Exchange Forum came up with innovative community based solutions focusing on the sustainable development goals
E-trike project still on but 'refinements' in plan needed
NEDA says the Department of Energy has to present its final and confirmed action plan on the 504 M project to the Investment Coordination Committee
ADB: Asia's developing economies unscathed despite Brexit, weak US
The ADB s latest growth forecast for the region is down by just 0 1 for 2016 as it expects the Brexit s impact in the short term to be minimal
A Filipino farmer’s plea: ‘Support us, love us’
In a forum hosted by the Asian Development Bank farmers talk about the problems they face and the possible solutions that government and public sector can do
'Are we eating right?' Experts tackle food production and nutrition
Advocates emphasize the importance of making sure that quality – not just quantity – of food is addressed to fight malnutrition
Use of data and technology to solve food security issues - experts
Experts say getting politicians to understand data and technology will help them implement evidence based policies that will benefit the people
National ID to benefit unemployed, unbanked Filipinos
The majority of unbanked Filipinos are unemployed A national ID would remove a key barrier to opening a bank account that would allow them to fully enjoy financial technology
A slowing China brings growing concerns
Leaders should recognize that it is a transparently enforced rule of law – not looking the other way on enforced disappearances – that will be essential for business confidence and economic growth in the long run
China overcapacity darkens Asia's 2016 growth prospects – ADB
The Asian Development Bank cuts its prediction for Asia s growth to 5 7
Tough global environment drags ADB's PH growth forecast
ADB says private consumption will still be the main driver of the Philippine economy in 2016 although the impact of El Niño might set it back
ADB backs first 'climate bond' issuance in Asia-Pacific
The P10 7B Aboitiz led bond will be boosted by a direct ADB loan of P1 8B for the development of the Tiwi MakBan facilities
