South China Sea dispute: China’s pursuit of resources ‘unlawful’, says US
WASHINGTON D.C., Jul 14, 2020, BBC. China’s pursuit of offshore resources in parts of the…
Philippines
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 biggest media company ABS-CBN may be replaced by China-owned Dragon Broadcasting Network
MANILA, Jul 13, 2020, Philippine News. Waldy Carbonell reveals that China-owned Dragon Broadcasting Network will…
Philippine govt discourages home-based quarantine
MANILA, Jul 12, 2020, PNA. The national government is now discouraging home-based quarantine for those…
Philippine private schools ask govt to allow face-to-face classes in low risk areas
MANILA, Jul 11, 2020, The Manila Times. A federation of private schools appealed to the…
Metro Manila may revert to modified enhanced community quarantine: Official
MANILA, Jul 8, 2020, Tempo. Department of Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo Año on…
Laos reports 54 new cases of dengue fever, 1 more death
VIENTIANE, Jul 8, 2020, Xinhua. Lao Ministry of Health reported 54 new confirmed cases of…
[Analytics] Modernising the Philippine Navy
The upcoming commission of two purpose built Jose Rizal-class frigates is unprecedented for the Philippines….
Duterte announces lifting of suspension on non-essential travel and on exit travel ban
MANILA, Jul 8, 2020, Eagle News. President Rodrigo Duterte announced on Wednesday, July 8, the…
Factory output still down in May in the Philippines
MANILA, Jul 7, 2020, The Manila Times. Factory output, both in volume and value continued…
Philippine govt allows non-essential trips and tourism abroad
MANILA, Jul 7, 2020, PhilStar. The government’s coronavirus task force has lifted restrictions on non-essential…
Philippine govt to create anti-terror units
MANILA, Jul 6, 2020, The Manila Times. The government will form units that will specifically…
31 countries open borders to Filipinos: Department of Foreign Affairs
MANILA, Jul 5, 2020, PNA. The Department of Foreign Affairs reported Sunday that of the…