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Philippines to Sustain Strong Growth amidst Local and Global Uncertainties
Amidst lingering global and local uncertainties, the Philippine economy
is poised to grow at 6.4 percent in 2019 and 6.5 percent in 2020 and 2021,
according...
Market Competition Key to Create More and Better Jobs in the Philippines
Fostering fair market
competition in key sectors including electricity, telecommunications, and
transport, can improve services and generate higher-paying jobs in the
Philippines, accelerating poverty reduction, according to...
Rediscovered – Seven City Wonders of Asia Pacific
The city is underrated.
While there is much to love
about an outdoor adventure, some people may not recognize how exciting a city
getaway can truly be....
US-China Tensions in South China Sea
Following the end September incident in South China Sea when a Type 052 destroyer of Chinese Navy cut ‘across the bow’ of US Navy...
China and the SEA in the Asia’s Troubled waters
Coastal State’s claim over the ocean has been accommodated by the 1982 Law of the Sea Convention (LOSC) though a quid pro quo arrangement,...
Philippines’ Poverty Rate Declines: More Well-Paying Jobs and Opportunities Needed
With solid economic fundamentals, the Philippines is well-placed to speed up poverty reduction. The challenge is to provide more economic opportunities, which would help...
Infrastructure Drive, Strong Domestic Demand to Sustain Philippine Growth
The Philippines’ economic growth is expected to sustain its quick pace in 2018 and 2019 as the government’s infrastructure program is rolled out, says...
Unlocking Mindanao’s Potential is Key to Reducing Extreme Poverty in the Philippines
With Mindanao accounting a third of the Philippines’ poor – but only a quarter of its population, unlocking Mindanao’s potential is critical in bringing...
Using science diplomacy in the South China Sea
Despite White House efforts to deny well-established climate change reports and U.S. withdrawal from the 2015 Paris Climate Accord, most might question the wisdom...
Managing the South China Sea: Where Policy Meets Science
The South China Sea is in a crisis. The problems facing the sea are as vast, deep and seemingly intractable as the oceans themselves....