​​Philippines to receive $400-million ADB loan to boost blue economy

Published May 28, 2025 10:58 am  |  Updated May 28, 2025 01:07 pm The Philippines will receive a $400-million, or about ₱23.4-billion, loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to restore marine ecosystems and strengthen its blue economy, as part of the lender’s $24-billion support package for Southeast Asia through 2028. ADB President Masato Kanda announced at … Read more

Arsenal handed massive Bukayo Saka injury boost ahead of crunch Fulham clash

Arsenal handed massive Bukayo Saka injury boost ahead of crunch Fulham clash Arsenal have been handed a massive boost ahead of their return to Premier League action against Fulham next Tuesday. According to BBC, the Gunners talisman Bukayo Saka has returned to first-team training and could mark his long-awaited return in the crunch London derby. … Read more

PH, Australia to boost defense collaboration

THE Philippines and Australia reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation on regional security, defense collaboration, and emerging areas of mutual interest, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. Senior officials from the Philippines and Australia convened on March 20 for the 7th iteration of the Philippines-Australia Strategic Dialogue, the DFA said. Source link

Indonesia to Boost Free Meal Program with Additional $6.14 Billion in September

Jakarta. The Indonesian government will inject an additional Rp 100 trillion ($6.14 billion) into the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program starting September 2025, bringing the total budget to Rp 171 trillion. The move aims to expand meal distribution to 82.9 million beneficiaries by the end of the year, according to National Nutrition Agency (BGN) Head Dadan … Read more

Exit from FATF grey list to boost PH economic competitiveness — Palace

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Saturday welcomed the Philippines’ removal from the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) grey list, saying the development will enhance the country’s economic competitiveness. In a statement, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said the country’s exit from the FATF greylist reaffirmed the government’s actions were aligned with international standards. Source link

BRICS Membership Can Boost Indonesia’s Growth to 8 Pct: Economist

Jakarta. Economist Achmad Nur Hidayat recently said that Indonesia’s freshly announced membership in BRICS could help the country achieve its targeted growth of 8 percent. BRICS chair Brazil not long ago revealed that Indonesia had officially become the group’s 10th member. Aside from the aforementioned members, the alliance includes Russia, India, China, South Africa, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, … Read more