PH secures 212.7-M euro loan from World Bank for water, sanitation

GMA Network - Oct 9, 2026

The Philippine government, through the Department of Finance (DOF), has secured loan financing worth 212.7-million euro or about P14.98 billion from the World Bank - International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (WB-IBRD) to improve water security, supply, and sanitation in underserved areas in the Philippines.

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