Philippines and ADB
In the Spotlight
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ADB Approves $2.75 Billion Support for Malolos–Clark Railway Project
The Malolos–Clark Railway Project will provide safe, reliable, and affordable public transport for a total of about 342,000 passengers expected to travel daily along the Manila–Clark corridor. It is estimated to cut the travel time from Metro Manila to Clark International Airport to less than one hour by rail, compared with 2 to 3 hours by car or bus today.
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Governments need to partner with businesses to deliver infrastructure in Asia
Asia badly needs infrastructure, but for cash-strapped governments the key is teaming up with businesses, says an ADB publication that examines the best way of sharing risk and proposes optimal ways of financing such deals.
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Strong Domestic Demand to Fuel Faster Philippine Growth in 2019 — ADB
The Philippines’ economic growth is likely to quicken this year as strong domestic investment and consumption are expected to offset slowing demand from advanced economies and possible farm losses due to the dry spell brought about by the El Niño weather phenomenon. In a new report, ADB projects Philippine gross domestic product (GDP) growth at 6.4% in 2019 and 2020, up from 6.2% in 2018.
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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.
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
This issue of the Asia Bond Monitor features a special chapter on housing bond markets, including insights on how they can be further developed in the region.
Asia Bond Monitor - June 2019
ASEAN Infrastructure Fund: Promoting Green and Inclusive Infrastructure
The ASEAN Infrastructure Fund (AIF) is a financing vehicle created to support infrastructure in Southeast Asia.ADB President Vows Closer Collaboration with the World Bank in the Philippines and Beyond
ADB President Mr. Takehiko Nakao today announced that ADB will improve collaboration with the World Bank in the Philippines and other countries across the Asia and Pacific region.
Projects in the Philippines
Proposed
- Strengthening Public-Private Partnerships in the Philippines (Phase 2)
- Solid Waste Management Sector Project
- Empowering Bangsamoro Communities Through Alternative Learning System and Productivity Enhancement Project
- Capacity Building to Foster Competition Project
- Local Governance Reform Sector Development Program Subprogram 1
Closed
- Inclusive Finance Development Program (Subprogram 1)
- Facilitating Youth School-to-Work Transition Program (Subprogram 1)
- Local Government Finance and Fiscal Decentralization Reform Program, Subprogram 2
- Asian Development Outlook 2016-2018 - Asian Development Outlook 2017 (Subproject 2)
- Expanding Private Participation in Infrastructure Program, Subprogram 1
