India, Aug. 18 -- MANILA, PHILIPPINES (18 August 2025) - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Andrew Jeffries as Country Director for the Philippines.

Beginning his new role today, Mr. Jeffries will lead ADB operations in the Philippines, the bank's host country with an active portfolio of around $13 billion. He will oversee the implementation of ADB's Country Partnership Strategy 2024-2029 and manage ADB's relationships with the government, private sector, and development partners.

"I am delighted to be back working in the Philippines, a country which majority of us in ADB call home," said Mr. Jeffries. "The economy is at a critical juncture, with huge infrastructure and social protection investments rolling out and starting ...