Former Philippines’ gov’t officials bring Xi Jinping to ICC
MANILA, Mar 22, 2019, PhilStar. Chinese officials led by President Xi Jinping are being accused…
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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.
Bangladesh PM for strengthening science collaboration to boost rice production
DHAKA, Mar 22, 2019, Bangladesh Today. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today underscored the need for…
Philippines turns to Singapore to ease water crisis in Metro Manila
MANILA, Mar 20, 2019, Straits Times. President Rodrigo Duterte is turning to Singapore for help…
El Niño drought damage to agriculture rises to P1.33 billion in Philippines
MANILA, Mar 20, 2019, PhilStar. The agricultural damage caused by a weak El Niño went…
Mainland Chinese are top buyers in Philippine residential estate market
MANILA, Mar 19, 2019, PhilStar. Buyers from mainland China had dominated residential sales in the…
Manila Water: Services back to normal by May
MANILA, Mar 18, 2019, Rappler.com. Ayala-led Manila Water assured customers that services will be back…
‘Worst’ water shortage hits millions in Manila
MANILA, Mar 16, 2019, AFP. Manila has been hit by its worst water shortage in…
Philippines, Vietnam push sea code
MANILA, Mar 16, 2019, PhilStar. Given China’s increased activities in the South China Sea, the…
Philippines cuts 2019 GDP growth target, cites budget squabble
MANILA, Mar 14, 2019, Reuters. The Philippines on Wednesday cut its 2019 GDP growth target…
Catriona Gray stuns Indonesian President Widodo
MANILA, Mar 13, 2019, PhilStar. Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray paid a courtesy visit to…
[Analytics] Vietnam a safe destination, but roads a safety risk
Low levels of violent crime and terrorist attacks have made Vietnam a very safe travel…
[Analytics] US, Philippine defense ties under the gun
Washington says for first time it will come to Manila’s defense in the South China…