President Rodrigo Duterte marks his first year in power on Friday.
Here are key numbers that help explain key events and issues surrounding his presidency:
75
Percent of adult Filipinos who are satisfied with the Duterte administration’s performance, according to the latest nationwide public survey conducted by an independent research institute from March 25 to 28.
Only nine percent said they were dissatisfied, according to the survey, showing that many Filipinos back Duterte and his administration.
6.4
Percentage of economic growth in the first quarter of the year. The Philippine economy remains one of the fastest-growing in the Asia Pacific.
Analysts have praised Duterte for tasking reputable figures with stewardship of the economy.
They expect the Philippines will continue to be one of the region’s best performers.
The government is aiming for a growth of 6.5-7.5 percent this year.
24 billion
Amount of money in United States dollars that Duterte has said will come from China due to his efforts to improve bilateral ties that soured under his predecessor over competing territorial claims in the South China Sea.
The figure includes $15 billion in investments and $9 billion in soft loans that were committed during Duterte’s visit to China last year.
(Agence France Presse)
