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 –...
Surging activity and investment have benefitted the Philippines’ telecommunications industry in the decades following its deregulation, with mobile penetration increasing rapidly among a large population of digitally literate consumers. Although the market remains dominated by two operators, rising competition between them saw capital...
Supported by rapid expansion of the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry and new investment in mobile broadband and fibre-optic networks, the Philippines’ IT sector has undergone significant growth in recent years. At the same time, internet speed and quality remains low, and costs high, challenges exacerbated by the country’s geography...
The ICT sector is set to benefit from the establishment of a new, dedicated department to guide its development, after the previous administration moved to split the functions of the Department of Transportation and Communications (DTC) in 2016. Creation of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) had been in the...
The Philippines’ network of airports is facing mounting congestion in the wake of strong passenger growth, pushing new airport developments to the forefront of the government’s infrastructure agenda. Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in particular is facing serious constraints after passenger volumes hit record highs in 2015,...
The Philippines lacks land borders with any other nation and spans over 7000 islands, making maritime trade the foundation of its economy. Rapid macroeconomic expansion, population growth and increased industrialisation are driving developments at the largest and busiest facilities in Manila. However, persistent congestion and rising tariffs...
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