Docu on Philippines’ drug war to be shown in New York human rights film fest
MANILA, May 27, 2019, PhilStar. A documentary highlighting the role of law enforcers in waging…
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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.
Duterte to discuss South China Sea with Japan’s Abe
MANILA, May 24, 2019, PhilStar. President Rodrigo Duterte and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe are…
[Analytics] US Senate bill proposes sanctions for involvement in ‘illegal’ activities in South and East China seas
‘This legislation reiterates America’s commitment to … holding the Chinese government accountable for bullying and…
[Analytics] China may not be the most populous country by 2024
Currently, China with a population of 1.41 billion and India with 1.34 billion remain the…
21-years mayor elected in Philippines
ALAMINOS CITY, May 20, 2019, PhilStar. The newly elected mayor of this city could be…
President of the Philippines Duterte signing papers, not in hospital
MANILA, May 20, 2019, PhilStar. Malacañang yesterday denied that President Duterte was confined in a…
Free trade agreement between Hong Kong and 5 ASEAN member states to take effect
HANOI, May 19, 2019, VNA. Those parts relating to Hong Kong and five Association of…
34 injured as 2 trains collide in Philippines
MANILA, May 19, 2019, China Plus. At least 34 people were injured when a “runaway”…
Canada disappointed over Philippines envoy’s recall
MANILA, May 18, 2019, PhilStar. While Canada has expressed disappointment over the Philippines’ decision to…
South China Sea operations not meant to be provocative: US
MANILA, May 17, 2019, PhilStar. As the US Navy vows to maintain its presence in…
Philippines recalls envoys after Canada misses deadline for garbage shipment
MANILA, May 16, 2019, Rappler. The Philippines has recalled May 15, Wednesday, its ambassador and…
[Analytics] Midterm massacre hands Duterte all the power in Philippines
Philippine leader’s political allies swept May 13 midterm elections, paving the way for constitutional change…