Philippines approved bill legalizing medical marijuana
MANILA, Jan 23, 2019, Inquirer. The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on second reading…
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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.
Philippines to import 1.2m tonnes of rice as caps removed
MANILA, Jan 22, 2019, Bangkok Post. Rice traders in the Philippines are set to import…
Philippines holds referendum for Muslim autonomy in south
MANILA, Jan 21, 2019, Bangkok Post. Minority Muslims in the southern Philippines cast votes on…
Senate probe into ‘Safe Philippines’ project that involves Chinese firms
MANILA, Jan 17, 2019, Philstar. Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto called for an investigation…
Wu Lei scores twice to lift China to 3-0 win over Philippines in the AFC
ABU DHABI, Jan 12, 2019, Xinhua. The Chinese Super League topscorer Wu Lei grabbed a…
P15M worth of marijuana seized in Philippines
SUBIC, Jan 11, 2019, Inquirer. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Unit raided a marijuana laboratory here…
Philippines urged to monitor China’s coral reef rehab in Spratlys
MANILA, Jan 10, 2019, Philstar. The Philippine government should monitor Beijing’s coral reef rehabilitation project…
Catriona on Australia’s claim over Miss Universe win: I am Miss Philippines
MANILA, Jan 9, 2019, Philstar. Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray on Wednesday spoke up on…
Philippines raises $1.5-B from global bond sale
MANILA, Jan 8, 2019, Philstar. The Philippines raised $1.5 billion of debt from the sale…
Southeast Asia wary of China’s Belt and Road project, skeptical of U.S.: survey
SINGAPORE, Jan 8, 2019, Reuters. Southeast Asian countries should be cautious in negotiating with China…
No rebel arrests means rebellion in Mindanao persists, Palace says
MANILA, Jan 6, 2019, Philstar. Malacañang on Sunday described as “intellectually challenged” a claim by…
Oil industry sees first hike for 2019 this week
MANILA, Jan 6, 2019, Philstar. Oil prices are expected to increase this week after trading…