ADB Philippines

29/05/2026

The Asian Development Bank has greenlit an investment of at least $50 million in a regional private equity fund targeting mid-sized companies in Southeast Asia, including the Philippines, and India.

via MANILA BULLETIN, Ben Arnold de Vera

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has greenlit an investment of at least $50 million in a regional private equity fund targeting mid-sized companies in Southeast...

26/05/2026

Delivering better rail systems takes long-term vision and strong partnerships. At the Asia and the Pacific Transport Forum 2026, Department of Transportation - Philippines Asec. Eduardo Macabulos underscored the need to keep investing in project development to address the country’s growing mobility demands.

We support DOTr in advancing this long-term approach, helping strengthen planning and preparation for a more connected, inclusive, and future-ready transport system in the Philippines.

25/05/2026

Join the online 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐒𝐎𝐬 on 27 May 2026, organized by ADB’s NGO and Civil Society Center (NGOC) and the Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department.

The seminar will cover how ADB engages with CSOs, available business opportunities, procurement methods, and how to navigate ADB’s Consultant Management System (CMS). Participants will also hear practical lessons from CSOs that have previously worked with ADB.

Join the online 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐒𝐎𝐬 on 27 May 2026, organized by ADB’s NGO and Civil Society Center (NGOC) and the Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department (PPFD).

The seminar will cover how ADB engages with CSOs, available business opportunities, procurement methods, and how to navigate ADB’s Consultant Management System (CMS). Participants will also hear practical lessons from CSOs that have previously worked with ADB.

📌 During the webinar, participants will:
🔹 Learn about ADB’s engagement with CSOs
🔹 Understand ADB’s procurement framework and business opportunities for CSOs
🔹 Learn about procurement methods and ADB’s Consultant Management System (CMS)
🔹 Hear from CSOs about their experiences working with ADB

🗓️ 27 May 2026
🕑 2:00–4:00 p.m. (UTC+8 Manila)

🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/csobos2026

🔗 Learn more: https://events.development.asia/learning-events/adb-business-opportunities-seminar-civil-society-organizations-may-2026

22/05/2026

As we pave the way for new infrastructure, we are also working to ensure that affected vulnerable households are on stable footing, with support from ADB Japan Funds.

18/05/2026

ADB and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria signed their first cofinancing agreement on 13 May 2026, providing $2 million in technical assistance to support universal health care (UHC) reforms in the Philippines.
Building on the memorandum of understanding signed in 2024, the assistance will strengthen the Philippines’ Building Universal Health Care (BUHC) program, by enhancing domestic health financing and integrating HIV and tuberculosis services into national systems, supporting the country’s transition to sustainable UHC.
Read more about the partnership: https://ow.ly/kLcC50Z0Ya0

18/05/2026

15/05/2026

The Philippines has been hit hard by the Middle East conflict due to its reliance on imported oil, fertilizers, and other commodities.

In response, ADB President Masato Kanda told President Bongbong Marcos that the bank is ready to increase financial support to help the country weather the economic fallout.

The financing will support the government in protecting vulnerable communities, managing fiscal pressures, and strengthening the economy's resilience: https://ow.ly/uIJu50Z02jv

13/05/2026

We are helping strengthen how public resources are managed by building the capacity of project and finance managers, internal and external auditors, and ADB staff and consultants, and by ensuring alignment on requirements, documentation, and controls.
At the opening of the Fundamentals of Financial Management for ADB‑Financed Projects training, ADB Philippines Country Director Andrew Jeffries highlighted how effective financial management enables credible development outcomes. The activity reinforced transparency and efficiency, ensuring that funds are used as intended and results are delivered.

12/05/2026

Together with the Department of Transportation - Philippines, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, and Public-Private Partnership Center of the Philippines, we recently met with private sector representatives to help shape the Philippines Automated Fare Collection System and the Davao Public Transport Modernization Project.

Here are snaps from our most recent market sounding activity.

12/05/2026

We have partnered with Security Bank to expand supply chain finance for small and medium-sized enterprises in the Philippines. Through our Trade and Supply Chain Finance Program, we are helping local suppliers get paid earlier, manage cash flow, and stay competitive.

Watch the highlights from our signing ceremony.

11/05/2026

Resilience and sustainability must be at the heart of ASEAN’s growth story.

Speaking at the ASEAN Business Media Exchange on 7 May, ADB Regional Lead Economist James Villafuerte emphasized that protecting the poor and vulnerable through stronger social protection measures is essential as the region navigates global shocks.