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World Bank extends helping hand to Philippines in coping with natural disasters

By Kathleen A. Martin | September 12, 2015 - 10:00am

The World Bank said yesterday it is still mulling ways to further improve the ability of the Philippines to withstand shocks...

Business

Making safety nets work for all in an age of uncertainty

By Pamela Cox, World Bank East Asia and Pacific Regional Vice President | May 1, 2012 - 12:00am

Making safety nets available across the developing world is one of the World Bank’s key themes and was discussed at the 2012 Spring Meetings held in April in Washington D.C. Among many country examples, the...

Letters to the Editor

ODA disbursements up in 2011 - NEDA

March 5, 2012 - 2:08pm

Total Official Development Assistance (ODA) disbursements in 2011 rose, lifted by a single loan from the World Bank.

World Bank provides 500M USD for 'Sendong' victims

December 30, 2011 - 9:40am

The World Bank offered the immediate release of 500 million U.S. dollars to assist the Philippine government's recovery and reconstruction efforts in the wake of tropical storm Sendong, the Manila Office of the World...

World Bank provides $500-million fund for Phl disaster preparedness plan

By Ted P. Torres | September 15, 2011 - 12:00am

The World Bank has opened a $500-million credit line for the Philippines to help the country improve its natural disaster preparedness program.

Business

World Bank sets up catastrophe bond scheme for natural calamities

By Ted P. Torres | October 28, 2009 - 12:00am

The World Bank has put up a catastrophe bond which developing countries can tap as insurance and developed countries can invest in.

Business