Japanese Billionaire Plans to Transform Philippines into “The Next Hawaii”

Kazuo Okada. Photo: Japan Daily Press Okada to transform the Philippines into ‘the next Hawaii’ Billionaire Kazuo Okada, whose net worth stands at $2.4 billion currently, intends to transform the Philippines (EPHE) (PIE) into “the next Hawaii.” The country’s appealing beaches and its plan to become a major...

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Baguio Philippines' Temperature Dropped Down 8 Degree Celsius, Winter-like uptown

Baguio Philippines' Coldest Temperature Dropped Down 8 Degree Celsius 5:00 AM 15th February 2017. Photo: Inquirer  Cold, cold Valentine’s Day as mercury dips in Baguio BAGUIO CITY—Residents woke up on Valentine’s Day looking forward to a day of warmth, only to be greeted by the coldest morning yet...

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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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