Philippines | BIMP-EAGA

BIMP-EAGA at a Glance—A Statistical Information Brief 2019

This document provides key statistics about BIMP-EAGA countries as of 2019.

BIMP-EAGA at a Glance—A Statistical Information Brief 2020

This document serves as a brief on key economic indicators from BIMP-EAGA countries as of 2020.

BIMP-EAGA at a Glance—A Statistical Information Brief 2021

This document provides economic data about BIMP-EAGA members as of 2021.

People lining up for tickets for an amusement park ride.

Putting Mindanao on the Path to a Resilient Recovery

May 17, 2022

A UNDP–MinDA study assesses COVID-19 impact and identifies actions to reach peace and development goals.

A tourist boat sailing through Honda Bay in Palawan.

It’s Safety First for Indonesia and the Philippines as They Lure Back Tourists

March 30, 2022

The two BIMP-EAGA countries reopen borders cautiously and continue to enforce health protocols.

Pilar municipality in Siargao, Surigao del Norte, Philippines. Photo credit: ADB.

How a Recycling Economy Can Help Sustain Island Tourism

March 16, 2022

An ADB Institute paper looks at how popular island destinations like Siargao, a surfers’ paradise in Mindanao, can cope with marine debris and a growing waste problem.

The Philippines is a top exporter of coconut oil. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

Bangsamoro Region to Develop Agribusinesses and Exporters under EU Program

March 02, 2022

The 5-year program will help the region produce halal and other agri-products for BIMP-EAGA markets.

Webinar organized by the Philippines’ House Special Committee on the East ASEAN Growth Area. Photo credit: Press and Public Affairs Bureau, House of Representatives, Philippines.

Lawmakers Webinar Looks at Digital Technology’s Role in the New Normal

February 17, 2022

Resource speakers from the subregion share their views on the role of technology in transforming society, particularly in BIMP-EAGA focus areas.

A monitor lizard rummaging for food by the beach.

Philippines’ #SafeTripPH Campaign Extols Travel Can Still Be Fun Despite COVID-19

January 20, 2022

Tourism authorities in the Philippines caution travelers to check safety protocols and travel requirements for every destination they want to visit, including those in Mindanao and Palawan.

An employee at a railway company in Thailand consults with a colleague in front of a computer.

Job Losses in Southeast Asia Peak during Strictest COVID-19 Curbs

January 14, 2022

Youth and women were among the most affected.