House inquiry on US-Philippines defense guidelines eyed
MANILA, May 8, 2023, The Manila Times. Act Teachers Rep. France Castro said the Makabayan…
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The Philippines, an economy of 100 million people, was a founding member of APEC. When the forum was founded in 1989, the Philippines had a real GDP of 91 billion, and a per capita GDP of 1,500. By 2016, the Philippines’ GDP was more than doubled at USD 284 billion, while its per capita GDP rose to USD 2,700.
US VP Harris to visit Philippine island near China-claimed waters
PUERTO PRINCESA, Nov 22, 2022, AFP. US Vice President Kamala Harris will travel today to…
Philippines’ Marcos open to buying Russian fuel, proposes new Myanmar approach
MANILA, Oct 5, 2022, Reuters. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Wednesday said his nation…
Philippines probes telecoms firms over anti-competition complaint
MANILA, Aug 26, 2022, Reuters. The Philippines’ antitrust agency said on Friday it will investigate…
Maria Ressa’s Rappler news site ordered to shut by Philippine regulators
MANILA, Jun 29, 2022, ST. Philippine regulators have moved once more to shut down Rappler,…
[Analytics] Who’s who: The Marcos Cabinet
Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., presumptive president-elect, may have won the 2022 national polls with a…
US President Biden formally unveils Indo-Pacific Economic Framework
TOKYO, May 24, 2022, AFP. President Joe Biden launched a new Asia-Pacific trade initiative on…
[Analytics] Marcos victory in the Philippines reflects a new arc of old politics in Southeast Asia
The last time a Marcos claimed victory in a Philippine presidential election, it was on…
Philippine economy in solid shape as Marcos set to take the helm
MANILA, May 12, 2022, Reuters. Newly-elected Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will inherit an economy…
China congratulates Marcos, Duterte over lead in elections
MANILA, May 11, 2022, PhilStar. China has congratulated former Sen. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and…
[Analytics] All in the family: Philippine political dynasties tighten grip on power
If the son of former Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos wins the May 9 presidential election,…
Philippine presidential candidates in final push to woo voters
MANILA, May 3, 2022, Reuters. Philippine presidential candidates will hold final election rallies this week…