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NEW MARKETS. The National Development Authority said India and Mexico can become the Philippines' new export markets as both countries experienced robust growth in a period where growth rates are down. In 2015, India's gross domestic product (GDP) was 7.5%, exceeding China's 6.9%. While Mexico's GDP rose by 2.5 beating a pessimist government forecast of 2.2% instead of 3.2%. (Wikipedia photos)

India, Mexico seen as PH’s potential export markets

The Philippines’ export sector can break into the new markets of India and Mexico as both countries have recorded a notable increase in demand for imported products amid a global economic slowdown.

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Read more about the article Left out? Davao supporters ‘not hurt’ over Duterte’s Tondo launch

Left out? Davao supporters ‘not hurt’ over Duterte’s Tondo launch

Elders in Davao City join the launch of Mayor Rodrigo Duterte's presidential race on Tuesday, February 9, along with thousands of supporters around the country.(Ace R.Morandante/davaotoday.com)

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Read more about the article PH exports drop by 3% in December 2015
EXPORTS DROP. Philippine foreign shipments dropped by 3% in December 2015 as six top export commodities reported a drop in sales in the same period, government data showed on Wednesday, February 10. (Wikipedia photo)

PH exports drop by 3% in December 2015

The Philippines reported a negative 3% growth in its total foreign shipments of manufactured goods in December 2015, a downtrend caused by a decrease in the performance of its six major commodities.

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Read more about the article Davao ‘green space’ petitioners turn to cyberspace
ONLINE PETITION. Mylai Santos, a member of the Green Davao Coalition, calls for Davao residents to help their online petition reach 10,000 signatures. They are calling Mayor Rodrigo Duterte to veto the City Council's decision to remove the 10% green space requirement for developers who wish to build new projects in the city. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Davao ‘green space’ petitioners turn to cyberspace

Hope is not bleak for environmentalists aghast after the City Council removed the mandatory 10 percent green space requirement for new and future developments in the city.

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