

The World Bank in the Philippines
Domestic growth is strong in the Philippines, while global challenges are affecting prospects. The Philippine government is implementing its 8-point socioeconomic agenda and the Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 to ensure inclusive, resilient, and sustainable growth for a prosperous society.
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WB Approves Support for Energy Transition and Resilience in PH
New operation will support actions that will accelerate energy transition and increase resilience to climate in the Philippines.
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WB Supports Modernizing Philippines' Civil Service
A new World Bank project will help foster a more vibrant and dynamic civil service in the Philippines.
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Helping Boost Digital Transformation in the Philippines
The World Bank is committed to supporting the Philippine government’s efforts to transform the country’s digital sector.
Philippines At-A-Glance
With increasing urbanization, a growing middle class, and a large and young population, the Philippines’ economic dynamism is rooted in strong consumer demand supported by a vibrant labor market and robust remittances. Business activities are buoyant with notable performance in the services sector including the business process outsourcing, real estate, and finance and insurance industries.
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Philippine Rural Development Project
The project aims to raise rural incomes of farmers and fisherfolk and improve their access to markets.
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Division Director for the Philippines, Malaysia and Brunei
Lead Economist and Program Leader
Senior Water Supply and Sanitation Specialist
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Results Profiles
Our projects cover education, community-driven development, water and sanitation, and poverty-reduction in Mindanao.
Systematic Country Diagnostic
The Systematic Country Diagnostic identifies a four-part diagnosis of the constraints to the Philippines' achieving its Ambisyon Natin 2040 goals.
Through Thick and Thin: Philippines-World Bank Partnership Since 1945
The World Bank is proud to have been a partner of the Philippines for over 7 decades, mobilizing funding and global knowledge to support poverty reduction and shared prosperity.
Knowledge for Development Community (KDC)
Get to know the partnership between the World Bank and schools, policy and research institutions.