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Issue No. 22003 | Dec 4, 2022
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Indonesia and Philippines: A tale of two neighbours

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Indonesia is now the world’s third-largest democracy, and is expected to feature among the world’s four largest economies, just behind China, the author notes.

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Trending In Politics

Does the P250-B Maharlika Wealth Fund make sense?

Lawmakers allied with President Marcos are pushing for the creation of a P250-billion sovereign wealth fund. But will it work for the Philippines? — December 3, 2022

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More on the Maharlika (Sovereign) Wealth Fund
  • Sovereign Wealth Funds Explained A sovereign wealth fund is a state-owned investment fund that consists of money generated by the government. The money often comes from the government's surplus reserves and can be used the benefit the country's economy and its citizens. — September 27, 2021

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  • Some senators want further study on proposed Maharlika Wealth Fund Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri says they want to make sure the sovereign wealth fund is necessary, and that safeguards are in place to avoid misuse or corruption. — December 2, 2022

    cnnphilippines.com
  • Explainer: Does the P275-B 'Maharlika Wealth Fund' have any safeguards? The Maharlika Wealth Fund is being pushed for approval by December 12. But will the president-led fund have enough safeguards? — December 3, 2022

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In Farming & Agriculture

For the first time, farmers in the Philippines cultivated Golden Rice on a larger scale and harvested almost 70 tons

For the first time, farmers in the Philippines have cultivated Golden Rice on a larger scale and harvested almost 70 tons of grains this October. This nearly never-ending story began at ETH Zurich. — November 28, 2022

phys.org

In Press Freedom

Maria Ressa: How Social Media Uses Free Speech To Stifle Free Speech

Journalist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa discusses the insights about Democracy and freedom contained in her latest book, “How to Stand Up to a Dictator,” and outlines some of the perils of living in a world dominated by social media. — November 30, 2022

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In Environment

A Philippine resin trade proves sustainable for forests, but not tappers

Mount Mantalingahan, PHILIPPINES —Ubre Tiblak can vividly remember the day he fell coming down the mountain. It was a rainy afternoon in June 2015, and the 66-kilogram (145-pound) pack on his back held three months’ worth of resin from the almaciga tree (Agathis philippinensis), an ingredient used in the manufacture of paint and varnish. — November 30, 2022

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