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‘PHL must hasten efforts to hit Apec trade goals’
The Philippines will have to do more to meet the Bogor Goals of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec), as its average most-favored nation (MFN) tariff rates remain high, according to a study released by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS).
Asia-Pacific summit closes with call to work for free trade
LIMA, Peru—Leaders of 21 Asia-Pacific nations ended their annual summit on Sunday with a call to resist protectionism amid signs of increased free-trade skepticism, highlighted by the victory of Donald Trump in the US presidential election.
Filipino farmers’ global salesman
IF there is one thing that Filipinos have discovered about President Duterte in his recent state visits to other countries, it is this: The President is a savvy salesman who can open up markets for the Philippines. For example, his state visit to China gave Filipino farmers a renewed opportunity to access the Chinese market for Philippine fruits, after Beijing eased the import restrictions on local bananas and other fruits. China is an attractive export destination for local producers because of its proximity to the country and its huge population.
The Philippines in the Apec summit
ON November 17 President Duterte arrived in Lima, Peru, where the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit is being held. Reports say he will be meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and China’s Xi Jinping.
World leaders at Apec summit take aim at Trump over trade
LIMA, Peru—Several US allies took aim at Donald Trump’s views on global trade, while China’s president made an impassioned call against the sort of protectionism favored by the president-elect at a summit of Asian-Pacific leaders on Saturday.
Sen. Gordon misinformed on dengue vaccines—Garin
FORMER Health Secretary Janette L. Garin assailed Sen. Richard J. Gordon “for being misinformed” about the P3.5-billion antidengue vaccination project that benefitted about 500,000 schoolchildren.
Bakunadong Pinoy: Highlighting the value of vaccination
Vaccination is said to be a practice that dates back to the 17th century in China. With medical advancements, milestones, such as the development of smallpox vaccine by Edward Jenner and rabies vaccine by Louis Pasteur, the practice became more widespread.
Vaccination: A public health achievement of the 20th century
In a country where a quarter of its population, roughly over 25 million people, live in poverty and cannot afford decent meals, let alone avail themselves of health services, preventing infections and diseases is the best strategy to ensure that people stay healthy and in good condition.