President Duterte said he wouldn’t allow the legalization of medical marijuana in Philippines
MANILA, Mar 9, 2019, PhilStar. President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday said he would not allow…
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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.
Filipino-American priest charged with rape, recording sex acts
MANILA, Mar 8, 2019, PhilStar. A suspended Filipino Catholic priest has been arrested and charged…
China downplays US commitment to defend Philippines in South China Sea
MANILA, Mar 7, 2019, PhilStar. Beijing last night downplayed the renewed commitment of the United…
11 of 15 cities in Southeast Asia with cleanest air are in Philippines
MANILA, Mar 7, 2019, PhilStar. Eleven of the cities in Southeast Asia with cleanest air…
Malaysia’s PM warns Philippines against foreigner influx
MANILA, Mar 7, 2019, AFP. Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today warned the…
US flies B-52 bombers over South China Sea
MANILA, Mar 6, 2019, PhilStar. The US Air Force recently flew long-range bombers over the…
China loan process in Philippines different from other countries
MANILA, Mar 5, 2019, PhilStar. Compared to other lending countries, China has a different process…
How to delay a gov’t infra project in Philippines
SAN PEDRO, Mar 3, 2019, The Inqiurer. The people of San Pedro City in Laguna…
Indonesia to rebuild grand mosque in Philippines
WEST JAVA, Mar 2, 2019, ANTARA News. The Indonesian government plans to rebuild a grand…
US assures Philippines: Any armed attack in South China Sea will trigger MDT
MANILA, Mar 1, 2019, PhilStar. The United States has vowed to support long-time ally the…
Philippines’ fiscal stability intact despite above-target deficit: Moody’s
MANILA, Feb 28, 2019, PhilStar. The Philippines’ fiscal stability remains intact despite posting a wider-than-expected…
Japan-Filipino consortium bags Metro Manila subway project
MANILA, Feb 26, 2019, PhilStar. A consortium of Japanese and Filipino firms has bagged the…