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Interviews & Viewpoints | Rachel Lomibao, CEO, Monsanto Philippines: Interview from The Report: The Philippines 2017
Articles & Analysis | Agriculture and fisheries a key growth and employment provider in the Philippines from The Report: The Philippines 2017
Accounting for around 10% of GDP, the Philippine agriculture and fisheries sector’s importance to the national economy remains far larger than its direct impact on the bottom line. The industry is a crucial employer, accounting for 26.7% of the country’s 43.4m-strong labour force, and is one of the few trades available for many Filipinos...
Articles & Analysis | Philippine government tightening fisheries regulations to promote sustainability from The Report: The Philippines 2017
An archipelago nation consisting of more than 7000 individual islands and 300,000 sq km of territory, the Philippines has by necessity developed a strong maritime culture over its history. As such, the fisheries sector has evolved from largely a subsistence practice in its early years – supplying inhabitants with a crucial source of protein –...
Chapter | Agriculture & Fisheries from The Report: The Philippines 2017
Contributing around 10% of GDP, the Philippine agriculture and fisheries sector’s importance to the economy remains far larger than its direct impact on the bottom line. The industry is a crucial employer, accounting for for 26.7% of the 43.4m-strong labour force, and is one of the few trades available for many Filipinos living in remote, less-affluent regions. With President Rodrigo Duterte...
Despite gloomy global trade forecasts, the Philippines’ strong macroeconomic fundamentals, competitive geographical and labour force advantages, and rising domestic consumption bode well for future trade and investment.
Economic update | Philippines looks to Asia-Pacific partners to advance agriculture exports
29 Mar 2017
Increased export opportunities in the region should help drive further growth in the Philippines’ agriculture industry, which expanded strongly last year after overcoming the impact of natural disasters.