Philippines
ADB-Philippines Development Partnership
Uniquely, the Philippines is not only the ADB's founding member and 11th largest shareholder, but also its host country. It is the fifth largest borrower, accounting for about 8% of total sovereign and nonsovereign lending. It is also one of the largest clients for private sector lending and equity investments, and is a supplier, winning bids under ADB loans and technical assistance (TA) projects.
Philippine President Aquino receives ADB President KurodaADB President Haruhiko Kuroda expressed ADB's continued support for the development of the Philippines during a courtesy call to Philippine President Benigno Aquino III on 6 September 2010. President Kuroda was accompanied by Neeraj Jain, Country Director, ADB Philippines Country Office.
Feature Stories
5 February 2010Chasing Buses, Chasing Profits A new bus terminal in Panabo City, in the Philippines, improves the livelihoods of the women who board buses to sell snacks, drinks, or souvenirs to passengers.
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