‘Disturbing, disappointing’: World Street Food Congress in Philippines canceled anew
MANILA, May 15, 2019, PhilStar. This year’s Philippine hosting of the World Street Food Congress…
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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.
Mayor-elect of Leyte-city wins by only one vote in Philippines
MANILA, May 14, 2019, PhilStar. Leyte Mayor-elect Remedio Veloso squeaked past his opponent incumbent Mayor…
[Analytics] The fault in our system: How to fix elections in the Philippines
Among Southeast Asian countries, the Philippines has had the longest history of democratic elections but…
[Analytics] Will ‘matrix’ saga affect Philippine election?
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has his own way of reviving his dying leadership. He knows…
Philippines’ militaries on red alert for May 13 election
MANILA, May 10, 2019, PhilStar. The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Friday raised the…
245 House seats up for grabs in May polls in Philippines
MANILA, May 9, 2019, PhilStar. With the creation of another legislative district in South Cotabato,…
Intelligence report showing conspiracy to discredit the Philippines administration for the May polls
MANILA, May 8, 2019, PhilStar. Presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo says President Rodrigo Duterte has received…
Vietnam rejects Beijing’s South China Sea fishing ban that covers Philippine exclusive economic zone
MANILA, May 8, 2019, PhilStar. Hanoi has expressed opposition against Beijing’s imposition of its annual…
Full trade war could cut Asia growth by 2pp through 2020
SINGAPORE, May 7, 2019, The Business Times. A full-fledged trade war between the United States…
China to prioritize Filipino workers in projects
MANILA, May 6, 2019, Inquirer. Beijing has assured Manila that Filipino workers would be prioritized…
[Analytics] Non-military build-up risks flashpoints in South China Sea
Increasing deployment of coastguard and fishing vessels in disputed waters risks undermining regional stability. China’s…
[Analytics] Is China a ‘friend’ of the Philippines or only Duterte?
“Speech is the faculty by which men conceal their thoughts,” the legendary Napoleonic diplomat, Charles…