More: Philippines
Rethink Cities to Help Asia Make the Most of Urbanization
Cities have always played a central role in economic development by
bringing workers and entrepreneurs together, spurring innovation, and sharing
resources including infrastructure more efficiently. This...
Transnational Strategies of ISIS Post Baghdadi
From being proclaimed dead on multiple
occasions to the actual confirmation of his death by the Islamic State, the
life of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has been...
ADB Support to the Philippines to Reach Record High in 2020–2022
The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) sovereign lending for the Philippines
is expected to reach $9.1 billion between 2020 and 2022, as the government
seeks to invest...
The Green Trip List: 5 Eco-friendly Destinations for the Green-minded Traveler
Traveling is one of life’s greatest pleasures and definitely a luxury we
should not take for granted. This June, as we commemorate World Environment Day
and...
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...