President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. lauded the World Bank Group’s new Philippines Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for 2025-2031, a strategic plan poised to significantly bolster the administration’s key development initiatives in healthcare, education, and job creation.
During the official launch and turnover ceremony at Malacañang, President Marcos highlighted the CPF’s alignment with the government’s priorities, as outlined in his recent State of the Nation Address (SONA). “The Philippines has accomplished much over these past two decades,” President Marcos stated, “However, we are well cognizant of the fact that much more needs to be done to ensure that the progress is truly felt by every Filipino, wherever they may be.”
The new CPF directly supports the Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028, focusing on three critical outcome areas: education and health, private sector job generation, and climate change adaptation and mitigation.
Echoing sentiments from his SONA, President Marcos emphasized the government’s commitment to improving public health services, particularly in underserved regions like the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). This includes promoting innovative health service delivery and enhancing emergency preparedness through initiatives like Phase 1 of the “Philippines: Health System Resilience Project.”
To spur job creation, the administration is intensifying efforts to streamline business regulations, develop robust infrastructure, and attract further investments. Concurrently, to strengthen climate change resilience, the government is modernizing data systems, expanding social protection programs, and ensuring swift and effective responses during crises.
President Marcos extended his gratitude to the World Bank Group for their comprehensive support, acknowledging not only their financial assistance but also their invaluable technical expertise and their role in championing best practices. He underscored the “collaborative spirit” fostered by the partnership, which he believes will drive “real, lasting impact for Filipinos.”
