[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…
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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.
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…
[Analytics] Philippine party-list elections steal from the poor and give to the rich
The Philippine election system includes a party-list system intended to ensure that 20 per cent…
Immigration expects 30 per cent increase in arrivals as the Philippines reopens borders to tourists
MANILA, Feb 10, 2022, Philstar. The Bureau of Immigration is expecting a 30% increase in…
[Analytics] How will Duterte’s successor deal with China?
Over the past five years, bilateral relations between China and the Philippines, a United States…
ASEAN foreign ministers meeting postponed
PHNOM PENH, Jan 12, 2022, Bangkok Post. Cambodia said on Wednesday it had postponed a…
Philippines missing out on $49B potential exports
MANILA, Dec 20, 2021, Philstar. The Philippines can tap about $49 billion worth of exports…
[Analytics] The future of democracy and rise of authoritarianism in Asia
History has shaped party politics and electoral instability in Asian democracies. History remains a critical…
Philippines’ anti-terror law constitutional except for two parts: SC
MANILA, Dec 9, 2021, The Inquirer. The Supreme Court declares as unconstitutional two portions of…