[Analytics] The hard truth about lockdowns and why they failed
The world’s search today for an answer (solution) to the coronavirus pandemic calls to mind…
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.
Hunger, pay cuts factored in stress among Filipinos amid Covid-19
MANILA, Jun 13, 2020, PhilStar. A large majority of Filipinos have been found to be…
[Analytics] Cambodia’s Covid-19 success and economic challenges
Unlike Europe, North America and recently Russia, Southeast Asia does not seem to have been…
Stranded Filipino woman Michelle Silvertino died after waiting days for a bus home during lockdown
MANILA, Jun 12, 2020, CNN. The death of a single mother in the Philippines who…
[Analytics] Eight minutes that could change the world
The video clip that captured the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis at the end…
Piracy in South-east Asia from Jan to May 2020 doubled from same period in 2019
SINGAPORE, Jun 12, 2020, BT. The number of incidents involving piracy and armed robbery against…
Philippine Navotas city street in Metro Manila is under lockdown for 5 days
MANILA, Jun 12, 2020, PhilStar. A street in Navotas was placed under lockdown for five…
Philippine govt eyes shift to new normal
MANILA, Jun 11, 2020, The Manila Times. Malacañang is considering shifting areas under modified general…
India ready to supply Philippines with affordable Covid-19 drugs
MANILA, Jun 11, 2020, PhilStar. India has expressed readiness to supply the Philippines with affordable…
Philippine officials visit disputed South China Sea island
MANILA, Jun 10, 2020, Bangkok Post. The Philippines’ defence minister and military officials have made…
Pangolins receive top state protected status in China
BEIJING, Jun 10, 2020, China Daily. The Chinese government recently upgraded the protection level of…
Philippine govt to install free WiFi in schools
MANILA, Jun 10, 2020, The Philippine Daily Inquirer. The government will provide free internet access…