Asia April 7, 2021 PHILIPPINES: Is there daylight between Duterte and the military on China? Emerging Markets, Philippines, Politics Bob Herrera-Lim ( 6 mins) The word war between Philippine and Chinese officials will not result in any immediate increase in risk from the... Read More...
Asia March 19, 2021 PHILIPPINES: Economic worries may keep government from implementing a lockdown Emerging Markets, Philippines, Politics Bob Herrera-Lim ( 3 mins) Speculation is increasing in the capital of additional restrictions soon because new Covid-19 cases and the positivity rate have been... Read More...
Asia March 12, 2021 PHILIPPINES: All the noise that’s fit to print Emerging Markets, Philippines, Politics Bob Herrera-Lim ( 5 mins) Speculation about the possible administration nominee to succeed President Rodrigo Duterte has increased, including his daughter,... Read More...
Asia February 19, 2021 PHILIPPINES: Could the pandemic undo Duterte’s succession plans? Emerging Markets, Philippines, Politics Bob Herrera-Lim ( 6 mins) The economy could face headwinds that range from a slow or uneven vaccine rollout to persistent... Read More...
Asia January 27, 2021 PHILIPPINES: Government considers some food price controls Emerging Markets, Philippines, Politics Bob Herrera-Lim ( 4 mins) Pork and vegetable prices have risen substantially over the past few weeks due to supply problems. While President Rodrigo Duterte has... Read More...
Asia October 29, 2020 PHILIPPINES: Significant shift in energy policy Emerging Markets, Philippines, Politics Bob Herrera-Lim ( 6 mins) The government has removed foreign ownership restrictions on geothermal projects and stopped accepting applications for coal-fired power plants. While... Read More...
Asia October 8, 2020 PHILIPPINES: Duterte threatens Congress with … possibly, maybe, something Emerging Markets, Philippines, Politics Duterte Bob Herrera-Lim ( 5 mins) A fight over the speakership is threatening to delay the approval of the 2021 budget, which... Read More...
Asia October 5, 2020 PHILIPPINES: Duterte Posts 91% Approval Ratings – Not a Misprint Others, Philippines, Politics Duterte Bob Herrera-Lim ( 5 mins) The president’s numbers are up across geographies and socio-economic groups, even among those hardest-hit by the... Read More...
Asia August 21, 2020 PHILIPPINES: Reforming national health insurer will be difficult Emerging Markets, Philippines, Politics duarte Bob Herrera-Lim ( 6 mins) Recent congressional investigations have revealed widespread corruption in the agency. However, its internal controls are weak and the increasing... Read More...
Asia August 3, 2020 PHILIPPINES: Duterte reluctantly agrees to doctors’ request for Manila lockdown Emerging Markets, Philippines, Politics duarte Bob Herrera-Lim ( 3 mins) President Rodrigo Duterte re-imposed movement and business restrictions for the greater metropolitan Manila region from 4-18 August, following a plea... Read More...
