Philippine National Development
A growing GNP, relative political stability, and commitment of resources to social development are yielding progress toward the UN's eight Millennium Development Goals.
Feb 6, 2008
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Gary W. Elliott
Erratic Philippine Economic Growth
This nation has the ingredients for growth, but progress is unsteady. With exceptions such as the Asian Financial Crisis, domestic issues are causing the stunted growth.
Dec 21, 2007
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Gary W. Elliott
Officer-Mutineer-Senator Trillanes
In custody for leading a 2003 mutiny, Trillanes was elected to the Senate last May, then led the Nov 29th coup attempt. His escapades have precedents in the Philippines.
Dec 8, 2007
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Gary W. Elliott
Another "Military Mutiny?"
Renegade military officers walked out of a court hearing on their 2003 Oakwood Hotel mutiny, took over the Peninsula Hotel, and demanded President Arroyo's resignation.
Dec 6, 2007
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Gary W. Elliott
Breastfeeding in the Philippines
Only 16% of mothers in the Philippines breastfeed their babies, despite the health benefits of doing so. Why is this and will it change?
Aug 3, 2007
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John Walsh
