The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is nearing approval of a $500 million loan to help the Philippines combat climate change.
The funding will be used to support investments in public transportation, renewable energy, disaster preparedness, and social protection, the ADB said in a statement.
The loan is part of the ADB’s $10 billion commitment to the Philippines from 2024 to 2029 to address climate change challenges.
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