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…
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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.
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…
Duterte: No pardon for killers of Kian delos Santos
MANILA, Dec 3, 2018, Philippine Star. President Rodrigo Duterte declared Monday that there will be…
US: Improved China ties can’t replace Philippines-US alliance
MANILA, Nov 27, 2018, Philstar. The Philippines’ improving relations with China will not replace its…
China, Philippines agree to upgrade ties, jointly build Belt and Road
MANILA, Nov 21, 2018, Xinhua. China and the Philippines agreed on Tuesday to upgrade their…
‘Duterte statements on China-held features could disadvantage Philippines’
MANILA, Nov 15, 2018. Patricia Lourdes Viray, Philstar. President Rodrigo Duterte’s recent pronouncements on China’s…