Much of the information available on the internet paints a confusing picture of where Filipinos reside outside the Philippines. One major reason is because some pundits lump together geographic statistics for permanent and temporary residents. Even though the underlying statistics are well researched, this methodology distorts the final tally of where Filipino expatriates … [Read more...]
Top 10 Imported Alcoholic Drinks in the Philippines
Brandy, whiskey and wine were the most popular alcoholic beverages imported into the Philippines in 2018. Combined, these three product subcategories accounted for well over four-fifths (86.3%) of all imported alcoholic drinks available for Filipino consumers. The overall value of Philippine alcoholic beverage imports almost doubled from US$95.4 million during 2014, expanding … [Read more...]
Philippines Business Cycle Indicators Report
Key business cycle indicators confirm that the Republic of the Philippines is holding its own so far defending against what appears to be an impending global downturn. In fact, the Philippines’ bottom-line Gross Domestic Product (GDP) performance on a Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) basis improved by 7.6% at October 2019 compared to one year earlier. Economic downturns … [Read more...]
Philippines Wine Imports by Country
Philippine wine imports by country totaled US$36.6 million in 2018, up by an overall 47% for all international wine suppliers over the five-year period starting in 2014. Year over year, the value of Filipino-imported wine decreased by -7.2% from 2017 to 2018. New World wines continue to finish ahead of Old World wines popular among importers in the Philippines. For instance, … [Read more...]
Philippines Life Expectancy Compared to Overseas Lifespans
According to the World Health Organization’s Statistics published in 2018, the average person residing in the Philippines has a lifespan of 69.3 years. That metric is almost three years shorter than the global average of age 72. More dramatic is the shorter lifespan for Filipino men which is 66.2 years compared to the worldwide average of 69.2 years. Women residing in the … [Read more...]