El Niño destroys P8-B agri crops in 14 regions in the Philippines
MANILA, May 4, 2019, PhilStar. Agricultural damage across the country due to the prevailing dry…
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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.
Mayon Volcano with umbrella clouds stuns netizens
MANILA, May 3, 2019, PhilStar. Mayon Volcano is once again the talk of the town…
S&P has upgraded the Philippines’ credit rating to BBB+
MANILA, May 3, 2019, PhilStar. It’s the economic reforms under the Duterte administration that enabled…
[Analytics] Bridge VS churches: Why the China-funded Binondo-Intramuros in Manila is controversial
It is unclear where a bridge symbolizing the fusion of two cultures—or ties of two…
69% of Filipinos satisfied with democracy
MANILA, Apr 30, 2019, PhilStar. Majority of Filipinos are satisfied with how democracy works in…
[Analytics] Beijing’s maritime militia, the scourge of South China Sea
China uses hundreds of fishing trawlers, manned by military-trained sailors and modified for ramming and…
Duterte pushes peaceful use of seas
BEIJING, Apr 28, 2019, PhilStar. President Duterte yesterday urged other heads of state, including Chinese…
[Analytics] Dueling conspiracy theories ignite the Philippines
In the run-up to crucial midterm elections, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has accused his media…
Philippines mulls declaring Pag-asa Island, Eastern Kalayaan marine protected areas
MANILA, Apr 25, 2019, PhilStar. The Philippine government might declare Pag-asa (Thitu) Island and Eastern…
New quake strikes as Philippines hunts for survivors
MANILA, Apr 23, 2019, AFP. Philippine rescuers were scrambling on Tuesday (April 23) to reach…
Philippines, China may sign 5 deals as Duterte attends Belt and Road forum
MANILA, Apr 22, 2019, PhilStar. At least five agreements may be inked between the Philippines…
[Analytics] How Huawei beat America’s anti-China 5G propaganda war in Southeast Asia
Huawei’s 5G technology is under fire in the West, but there is a region of…