Philippines missing out on $49B potential exports
MANILA, Dec 20, 2021, Philstar. The Philippines can tap about $49 billion worth of exports…
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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.
[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…
Cambodia lauds bilateral military cooperation with Brunei, the Philippines and Malaysia
PHNOM PENH, Dec 9, 2021, Khmer Times. Cambodia and some other ASEAN nations – Brunei,…
Xi tells Southeast Asian leaders China does not seek ‘hegemony’
BEIJING, Nov 22, 2021, Reuters. Chinese President Xi Jinping told leaders of the 10-country Association…
Some Philippine names appear in new offshore data leak
MANILA, Oct 5, 2021, PhilStar. Some prominent names in the Philippines emerged in a far-reaching…
[Analytics] Why Australia bet the house on lasting American power in Asia
Less than three years ago, Australia’s leader said his country need not choose between the…
US reiterates calls on China to abide by 2016 arbitral ruling
MANILA, Sep 10, 2021, PhilStar. Washington’s top diplomat reiterated calls on Beijing to comply with…
Super typhoon Chanthu threatens Philippines, Taiwan
TAIPEI, Sep 10, 2021, AFP. A super typhoon that rapidly formed in just 48 hours…
Granular lockdown system starts from Sep 8 in the Philippines
MANILA, Sep 6, 2021, PhilStar. The government’s pandemic task force has approved the implementation of…
Philippine Airlines files for bankruptcy
MANILA, Sep 4, 2021, AFP. Philippine Airlines said on Saturday it was filing for bankruptcy…
Philippine business rejects 5-week lockdown
MANILA, Aug 14, 2021, Inquirer. The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) objected to…