The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Wednesday the funds it would lend to the Philippines were expected to reach $9.4 billion under its three-year business plan for the country, with at least two-thirds of these going to infrastructure, health and employment recovery.

In a statement, the Manila-based multilateral lender said its Philippines’ Country Operations Business Plan 2021–2023 would support state programs and policies designed to repair damage to the business sector and labor market, accelerate economic recovery, and expand access to public health services.

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