The Philippines is gunning to become an upper middle-income country (UMIC) by late 2025 or 2026 ... The Philippines currently sits at $4,230 (2023), just a short jeepney ride away from the mark. ... Philippines ... Mayon meets the world, Bicol airport set for international flights ... The Philippines already offers free education up to university level....
At hindi lang Naga, ng buong Bicol region (I may have not been vice president of the Philippines, but I was vice president of Naga. And not only of Naga, but of the whole Bicol region),” he told the crowd after being introduced by his son, Miguel Pangilinan.“Ngayon, pinagkatiwalaan ninyo ako noon, hinihiling ko muli ang inyong tiwala at suporta....
Senatorial candidate Camille Villar vowed to push for greater support for the country’s abaca industry during a campaign swing through Catanduanes, the Philippines’ — and the world’s — top producer of the prized natural fiber ... “This is not just Catanduanes’ pride — it is the pride of the whole Philippines....
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) in the BicolRegion beefed up its ongoing ... OCD Bicol coordinated with the Armed Forces of the Philippines to secure an air asset for reconnaissance, enabling officials to better gauge the disaster’s impact and refine their response strategies....
