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IFC approves $30-M loan to RCBC for SME financing

By Ted P. Torres | November 7, 2014 - 12:00am

The International Finance Corp. (IFC) has approved a medium-term loan of up to $30 million to Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) for the financing of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), including women-led...

Business

IFC extends P19B for 130 sustainable energy projects

By Kathleen A. Martin | October 1, 2014 - 12:00am

The International Finance Corp. said yesterday  it has extended P19 billion for 130 sustainable energy projects in the...

Business

LGU to save P355 M from green building ordinance

By Janvic Mateo | June 22, 2014 - 12:00am

Mandaluyong City is set to generate around P355 million in savings for businesses and households within the first three years...

Headlines

IFC assists RCBC unit in P1-B agri loan program

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | April 23, 2014 - 12:00am

The International Finance Corp. (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, will assist the Rizal Microbank, wholly-owned by Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC), for its more than P1 billion agricultural loan program...

Business

IFC, Rizal Microbank tie up for micro-agri financing

By Ted P. Torres | December 17, 2013 - 12:00am

The Rizal Microbank and the International Finance Corp. (IFC) have entered into an agreement to develop a micro-agri product, which will be launched in early 2015.

Banking

Phl seen to improve ranking in WB’s Doing Business report

By Louella Desiderio | October 24, 2013 - 12:00am

The Philippines may see its competitiveness ranking improve in the upcoming Doing Business report of the World Bank due to...

Business

IFC backs new insurance for typhoon-hit farmers

September 8, 2013 - 12:00am

The International Finance Corp. or IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, will work with the Center for Agriculture and Rural Development (CARD) Insurance Agency and  Pioneer Insurance and Surety Corp. to design...

Agriculture

IFC to assist DPWH in building regulations

By Ted P. Torres | July 26, 2013 - 12:00am

The International Finance Corp. (IFC) is assisting the Department Public Works and Highways (DPWH) craft building regulations designed to reduce power consumption by up to 20 percent and carbon emission up to 25...

Business

IFC taps RCBC to help women in SMEs

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | May 12, 2013 - 12:00am

The International Finance Corp. (IFC) of the World Bank Group has tapped Yuchengco-led Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) to jointly launch a pioneering empowerment program for women involved in small-medium-enterprises...

Business

IFC aids 3 cities trim down business registration process

By Ted P. Torres | April 28, 2013 - 12:00am

It will now take only a day to secure business permits in Pasig City, Tuguegarao and Puerto Princesa, down from the previous 10 to 74 days.

Business