Duterte Factor Could Make the Philippines To Hit 7.5% Economic Growth in 2017

A group of Metro Manila Development Authority employees washing dishes following a communal lunch as traffic is seen past Manila's financial district in the background.PHOTO: AFPPhilippines 'highly likely' to hit 6.5-7.5% growth target for 2017: MinisterThe Philippines is "highly likely" to achieve its 7.5 per cent economic growth...

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Philippine Authority Statement for the 6.8% Economic Growth 2016

Building construction fast growth in the Philippines. Photo: RapplerNEDA statement on Philippines’ Q4 2016 GDP growthBelow is the statement of Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto M. Pernia on the performance of the Philippine economy for the fourth quarter of 2016 and full year 2016:Friends from the media,Colleagues in government,Ladies...

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Chinese Visa Applicants to Visit the Philippines Jumps up to 250%

IMPROVED RELATIONS. Ties between the Philippines and China strengthen following President Rodrigo Duterte's state visit to Beijing in October 2016. Rappler file photoVisa applications of Chinese to PH surge by 250%The number of Chinese applying for a tourist visa to the Philippines rises to 1,400 dailyWith the country's...

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Philippines Ranks 2nd Asia's Fastest Economiic Growth in 2016

The Metro Manila skyline with its towering commercial and residential buildings, depicts a photo of continued economic progress. (Photo by Jacqueline Hernandez) | Manila BulletinPH now Asia’s 2nd fastest-growing economy, expands by 6.8% in 2016The Philippine economy advanced 6.6 percent in the fourth quarter of 2016, on the...

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Philippines tells outsiders not to use ASEAN as 'proxy' for USA -China Power rivalry

Philippine Defence Minister Delfin Lorenzana addresses the Fullerton Forum at the Shangri-La Dialogue Sherpa Meeting, organised by the International Institute for Strategic Studies, in Singapore on January 23, 2017. (Photo: AFP / ROSLAN RAHMAN)Philippines tells outsiders not to use ASEAN as 'proxy' for rivalrySINGAPORE (Reuters) - The Philippines...

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Ilo-ilo City Sights and sounds of Dinagyang Festival - Must Experience!

Ilo-ilo City Dinagyang Festival 2017 - JAY GADONG/CONTRIBUTORSights and sounds of DinagyangThe streets of Iloilo turn festive today as street dancers liven up the celebration in honor of Sto. NinoILOILO CITY—It’s the merriest time of the year in this capital of Iloilo province as about a million Sto....

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Pia Wurtzbach tears up after Shugart calls her 'a hard act to follow'

Miss Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach reacts as she was announced as the new Miss Universe at the Miss Universe pageant. Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez was incorrectly named as Miss Universe before her crown was taken away. (AP Photo/John Locher)The outgoing Miss Universe queen Pia Wurtzbach was reduced to...

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Japan's Abe pledges $8.7 billion USD a 5 year public-private package for Philippines Infrastructure projects

Japan PM Abe at Duterte home in Davao, the Philippines on Jan. 12. Photographer: The Asahi Shimbun via Getty ImagesMANILA (Kyodo) -- Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pledged a 1 trillion yen ($8.7 billion) aid package, including government aid and public investments, for the Philippines over the next...

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Nickelodeon to open in 2020 a 400 Hectares Dora the Explorer, & Underwater Sponge Bob Park in Palawan Island Philippines

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El Nido, Palawan Island in the PhilippinesPhilippine environment Minister Gina Lopez vocally rejected the Dora the Explorer underwater theme park plan as the concept of the “name underwater park” could destroy the environment but it seem just a misunderstanding as the project which is expected to open by...

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