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Given the current political climate in the country and how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect the economy, most observers would probably have an overly pessimistic view about the future of the Philippine economy. However, one should realize that with the country’s sound macroeconomic fundamentals, diverse economic landscape, and increasingly robust economic policies, it’s […]

Though it may not be common knowledge for everyone, the Philippines is a prolific exporter of a variety of industrial goods. In fact, according to research from the educational portal WTEx, the country exported more than USD 63 billion worth of goods across the globe in 2020 alone. In that same year, the Philippines’ most […]

Water scarcity may become the next serious issue the Philippines’ leaders and policymakers will need to face in the coming decades. A 2019 World Health Organization report on the ongoing Philippine water supply shortage has called it an imminent threat to sustainable development and public health, noting important statistics that highlight the urgency of the issue:  Aboitiz […]

In everyday life, hygiene pertains to the routines we practice daily in order to maintain our health and protect ourselves from illness. We do this through basic personal hygiene, like washing our hands and brushing our teeth. We also observe food hygiene to keep our food fresh and free of contaminants, and we practice workplace […]

The many people occupying the islands that would later be called the Philippines have had significant shipbuilding expertise for millennia, thanks to the necessity of inter-island travel. Even the smallest government unit of the present-day, the barangay, was named for the wooden balangay, long boats of old that were large enough to accommodate entire extended family […]

The past years have certainly been full of challenges for the Philippines. Confronted with a sluggish economy brought about by a global pandemic the likes of which no one had foreseen, Filipinos had to summon forth the adaptability that has become our national hallmark, finding new ways to do even the most basic activities, including […]

Many Filipinos rely on social media platforms to get daily news and to promote their personal and commercial endeavors, so it can be a surprise to find out that there’s still a significant discrepancy in the use of digital technology within the country. Despite there being more than 73 million internet users in the Philippines, […]

Mention Batangas to local and foreign tourists alike and images of breathtaking natural surroundings immediately come to mind, such as idyllic beaches that are perfect for swimming, lush forests and mountain trails, and the famously picturesque Taal Volcano. The province is also known for being home to a number of important historical places, as well […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has had most of the world in its grip for the majority of the last two years, having grown from a highly localized contagion into one of the most impactful events of the 21st century. Its rapid spread and the death and destruction it has left in its wake have forced many […]

There can be little doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has been one of the most impactful events of the 21st century. Nearly every facet of human life has been affected by the onslaught of the disease, resulting in an unprecedented downturn of productivity and economic activity. In the Philippines alone, gross domestic product contracted by […]