THE World Bank has approved nearly P33 billion in fresh funding for the Philippines to rebuild the country's economy and strengthen the financial sector.

The $600-million Philippines Second Financial Sector Reform Development Policy Financing program will be used to boost financial sector stability, integrity and resilience; expand financial inclusion for individuals and firms, particularly small ones; and catalyze climate and disaster risk finance to help protect Filipinos from climate change and natural disasters.

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