Manila, July 31 -- The Philippines' total official development assistance (ODA) portfolio went up by 6 percent to USD39.61 billion in 2024, the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) said.

In a briefing Thursday, DEPDev Undersecretary Joseph Capuno said that based on the 2024 ODA Portfolio Review Report, ODA-funded projects spread across 426 loans and grants.

"These consist of 92 project loans, 19 program loans, and 315 grants," Capuno said.

Capuno said Japan continued to be the country's biggest partner with USD13.23 billion in active commitments, supporting 82 loans and grants.

Other key partners include the Asian Development Bank, World Bank, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, and South Korea.

The ODA report ...