Philippines and ADB
In the Spotlight
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ADB Invests $20 Million in AC Energy Climate Bond to Finance Regional Clean Energy Projects
ADB has invested $20 million in a Philippine energy company’s maiden climate bond issuance. The landmark public listing of AC Energy’s bond will be the first Climate Bond Initiative certified US dollar climate bond in Southeast Asia listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange.
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Reformed School Curriculum Helps Filipino Students Find Jobs
In 2013, the Philippines reformed its basic education program, extending the pre-university education from 10 to 12 years, starting from Kindergarten to Senior High School – also called K to 12. The Asian Development Bank provided financial support to the K to 12 reform.
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The Marawi Relief Effort: $408 Million ADB Support for a City in Need of Rebuilding
ADB approved a $408 million financing package to assist the government in rebuilding and rehabilitating the southern Philippine city of Marawi and help residents regain their livelihoods.
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New Airport Terminal Puts Philippine City of Cebu on the International Tourism Map
The world-class facility hosts 26 airlines that fly to both international and domestic destinations. The new terminal aims to serve 11.2 million passengers by end of 2018. Watch video
The Philippines is among the fastest-growing economies in Southeast Asia, with upgrades to sovereign investment ratings confirming improvements in the country’s macroeconomic fundamentals. The government has defined its development objectives as driving rapid but inclusive economic growth, accelerating employment on a massive scale, and reducing poverty.
Since 1966, ADB has been a strong partner in the development of the Philippines, its host country. The country operations business plan, 2019–2021 is aligned with ADB's country partnership strategy, 2018–2023 for the Philippines.
The Philippines is part of the Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA).
Latest
Green and Blue Finance Will Help Bridge Infrastructure Investment Gap in Southeast Asia
Countries in Southeast Asia need to promote innovative green and blue finance approaches to address the rising financing gap for sustainable infrastructure in the region, according to an ASEAN workshop in Bangkok.
Right Fiscal Reforms, Policies Can Help Meet Social Protection Agenda in Asia and Pacific — ADB Report
Countries in Asia and the Pacific have a good chance of achieving the social protection agenda under the Sustainable Development Goals if the right fiscal reforms and policies are in place, says a new study by ADB.
Rising income inequality is a key challenge for policy makers in developing Asia.
Demystifying Rising Inequality in Asia
Projects in the Philippines
Proposed
Approved/Active
- AC Energy Green Bond Project
- Developing Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism Approaches, Methodologies, and Controls (Subproject B)
- Agricultural Value Chain Development in Selected Asian Countries
- Emergency Assistance for Reconstruction and Recovery of Marawi
- Strengthening Financial Management in Asia and the Pacific, Phase 2
Closed
- Facilitating Youth School-to-Work Transition Program (Subprogram 1)
- Local Government Finance and Fiscal Decentralization Reform Program, Subprogram 2
- Expanding Private Participation in Infrastructure Program, Subprogram 1
- Encouraging Investment through Capital Market Reforms Program (Subprogram 1)
- Asian Development Outlook 2016-2018 - Asian Development Outlook 2016 (Subproject 1)
