#ADB President Masato Kanda Archives

Sustainability

ADB pledges up to $1.75 billion in additional support to the Philippines amid Middle East crisis

logisticsnews.ph - May 15, 2026

Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda paid a courtesy call on President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at Malacañan Palace on Friday and expressed...

Sustainability

ADB slashes growth forecasts for developing Asia as Middle East conflict drives energy crisis

logisticsnews.ph - April 30, 2026

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has issued a significant downward revision to its economic growth outlook for developing Asia and the Pacific. According to a...

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ADB President Masato Kanda announces candidacy for re-election to lead regional development

logisticsnews.ph - April 23, 2026

Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda announced his intention to stand for reelection for a second term. His current term is set to...

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ADB President warns corruption is a “Tax on the Poor” as bank reaffirms zero-tolerance policy

Edu Lopez - December 13, 2025

Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda described corruption as a "tax on the poor" that severely undermines development outcomes during ADB's International Anticorruption...

Sustainability

ADB president pledges strong support for the Philippines’ ASEAN 2026 Chairship

logisticsnews.ph - December 10, 2025

Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda met with Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at Malacañang Palace on Tuesday to affirm the bank's...

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ADB expands food security support in Asia-Pacific to $40 billion through 2030

Edu Lopez - May 6, 2025

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced an additional $26 billion in funding to strengthen long-term food and nutrition security across Asia and the...