‘Comfort woman’ statue removed in Philippines
MANILA, Jan 5, 2019, Korea Times. A memorial statue for “comfort women,” the victims of…
Philippines
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.
S. Korea to take back garbage from Philippines
SEOUL, Jan 4, 2019, The Korea Herald. Some 6,500 metric tons of South Korean plastic…
Firecracker in Philippines njuries rise to 139 on New Year’s Day
MANILA, Jan 1, 2019, Philstar. At least 139 firecracker-related injuries have been reported so far,…
More than 900 families in Philippines affected by ‘Usman’
MANILA, Dec 29, 2018, Philippine Star. More than 900 families have been affected by Tropical…
Alert level 2 still up over Mayon Volcano after volcanic earthquake
MANILA, Dec 27, 2018, Philippine Star. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology on Thursday…
Rizal forest plan finalist in UN tourism awards
MANILA, Dec 24, 2018, The Philippine Star. The Masungi Georeserve forest conservation project in Baras,…
Ateneo University in Philippines kicks out bully in viral video
MANILA, Dec 24, 2018, The Philippine Star. The Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) has dismissed…
Korean entrepreneurs pivot toward Asean on back of New Southern Policy
SEOUL, Dec 18, 2018, THE KOREA HERALD/ANN. In line with the South Korean government’s push…
Philippines’ Catriona Gray wins Miss Universe 2018
MANILA, Dec 17, 2018, Philippine Daily Inquirer. Christmas came early to the Philippines as Catriona…
Catriona Gray features Iloilo in ‘Rise’ video
MANILA, Dec 15, 2018, Philstar. Philippines’ representative for Miss Universe 2018, Catriona Gray, continues to…
Police to clear Metro Manila streets of beggars for Christmas
MANILA, Dec 10, 2018, Philippine Star. The police will clear Metro Manila streets of beggars…
Philippine rebels declare Christmas and New Year holiday ceasefire
MANILA, Dec 7, 2018, Reuters. Maoist rebels in the Philippines declared a ceasefire on Friday…