[Analytics] Pivot point for ‘Bongbong’ Marcos comeback in the Philippines
A years-long election result challenge pending at the Philippine Supreme Court could soon result in…
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.
Philippines, India stress rules-based international order
NEW DELHI, Oct 20, 2019, VNA. The Philippines and India signed four agreements, including those…
China blocks ASEAN from $2.5 trillion in South China Sea oil: US
MANILA, Oct 18, 2019, PhilStar. Beijing’s provocative actions in the disputed South China Sea prevent…
[Analytics] Is Hollywood pushing China’s agenda?
The recent storm in Vietnam and the Philippines over a controversial cartoon is a prime…
Magnitude 6.3 quake rocks parts of Mindanao
MANILA, Oct 16, 2019, PhilStar. A magnitude 6.3 earthquake rocked parts of Mindanao on Wednesday…
[Analytics] Who are Duterte’s real victims?
Researchers Abbey Pangilinan, Maria Carmen Fernandez and Nastassja Quijano recently released a report which attempts…
Philippine authorities caution Filipinos in Hong Kong to avoid protest sites
MANILA, Oct 15, 2019, PhilStar. As anti-government protests paralyze public transit and businesses in Hong…
Philippine police chief quits amid narcotics scandal
MANILA, Oct 15, 2019, AFP. The Philippines’ top policeman, who leads the nation’s deadly drugs…
97 mayors fail to meet Duterte’s road clearing deadline
MANILA, Oct 15, 2019, Rappler. At least 97 mayors nationwide failed to comply with President…
[Analytics] From Russia with guns: why is Southeast Asia buying arms from Moscow, not Washington?
Though it lags only the US in global arms sales, Russia is the top supplier…
[Analytics] Vietnam a lonely island of resistance to China
Locked for months in a naval showdown with China over a gas-rich reef, Vietnam is…
[Analytics] Philippines’ fast-growing gig economy
More professionals are joining the gig economy to look for additional income or a change…