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IFC okays P1-B investment in SPV

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | January 31, 2013 - 12:00am

International Finance Corp. (IFC), the private sector investment arm of the World Bank Group, has approved a P1.02-billion investment in a special purpose vehicle (SPV) to purchase Plantersbank’s non-performing...

Business

China Bank, IFC ink deal for financing green projects

By Ted P. Torres | June 3, 2012 - 12:00am

China Banking Corp. has joined the green financing bandwagon as it signed an agreement with the International Finance Corp. (IFC) last Friday.

Business

IFC urges SMEs to implement integrity practices in operations

By Ted P. Torres | February 12, 2012 - 12:00am

The International Finance Corp. (IFC) is urging small and medium enterprises (SME) to incorporate integrity practices into their operations to increase their access to financing, expand market share, and cut co...

Business

Doing business in Philippines still difficult: report

October 20, 2011 - 6:42pm

Doing business in the Philippines remains difficult owing to the slow and tedious process reforming the country's business climate, according to a report issued Thursday by the World Bank-International Finance Corporation...

IFC open to participation in PPP projects, investment in local banks

By Ted P. Torres | February 9, 2011 - 12:00am

The International Finance Corp. (IFC), the private sector investment arm of the World Bank, said it is prepared to participate in the government’s Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects, as well as initiate...

Business

Delay in tariff mechanism seen to dampen interest in renewable energy sector

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | January 17, 2011 - 12:00am

The International Finance Corp. (IFC), the private sector lending arm of the World Bank group, has warned of a possible exodus of investors in the renewable energy (RE) industry if the government will fail to come...

Business

DOE seeks long-term funds for renewable energy projects

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | September 17, 2010 - 12:00am

The Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking long-term financing to energy investments, particularly on renewable energy (RE) projects, from multilateral lenders.

Business

IFC willing to raise its stake in EDC

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | July 12, 2010 - 12:00am

The International Finance Corp. (IFC) is willing to increase its stake in the Lopez-controlled Energy Development Corp. (EDC) if needed.

Business

IFC eyes $300-million investments in renewable energy projects

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | July 9, 2010 - 12:00am

The International Finance Corp. (IFC), the World Bank’s private sector investment arm, is eyeing to invest more than $300 million in the Philippine power sector mainly for projects in renewable energy (RE...

Business