ADB Provides $1.5B to Philippines for Mideast War Impact Mitigation
The Philippines has signed a $1.5 billion financing agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to cushion the economic impact of the Middle East conflict, supporting vulnerable sectors under the AGAPAY program.
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