philippines predictions for 2023

Read 18 predictions about Philippines in 2023, a year that will see this country experience significant change in its politics, economics, technology, culture, and environment. It’s your future, discover what you’re in for.

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International relations predictions for Philippines in 2023

International relations predictions to impact Philippines in 2023 include:

  • The Philippines contentiously aligns with the United States and commits to a joint project that would place a High-Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) in the South China Sea. Likelihood 40%1
  • A four-year cultural exchange program established by President Duterte in 2019 between the Philippines and India comes to an end this year. Likelihood 80%1

Politics predictions for Philippines in 2023

Politics related predictions to impact Philippines in 2023 include:

  • U.S., Philippines: A rocket deal that will make waves in the South China Sea.Link

Government predictions for Philippines in 2023

Government related predictions to impact Philippines in 2023 include:

  • National ID rollout complete as all citizens and residents receive a free ID card this year. Likelihood 80%1
  • The Philippines is well on its way to becoming a cashless economy as all government agencies switch to online payments this year. Likelihood 60%1
  • BSP chief Diokno: PH to be ‘cash-lite’ by 2023.Link
  • National ID rollout completed by mid-2022.Link

Economy predictions for Philippines in 2023

Economy related predictions to impact Philippines in 2023 include:

  • New tech including blockchain, digital currency and biometrics drives the Philippines' money transfer and bill payment market to $42 billion this year. Likelihood 60%1

Technology predictions for Philippines in 2023

Technology related predictions to impact Philippines in 2023 include:

  • The internet penetration rate reaches 62%, up from 59% in 2023, before expanding to 65% (2025) and 68% (2026). Likelihood: 65 percent.1

Culture predictions for Philippines in 2023

Culture related predictions to impact Philippines in 2023 include:

Defense predictions for in 2023

Defense related predictions to impact Philippines in 2023 include:

  • The government acquires several multirole fighter (MRF) jets. Likelihood: 60 percent1
  • Duterte's military budget drives modernization with Manilla acquiring four submarines this year. Likelihood 70%1
  • Department of National Defense to acquire multirole fighter jets this year after budget delays in 2020. Likelihood 60%1

Infrastructure predictions for Philippines in 2023

Infrastructure related predictions to impact Philippines in 2023 include:

  • This year, the First Gen Corp. completes construction on two gas-fired power plant projects next to San Gabriel that began in 2020. Likelihood 50%1
  • First Gen eyes completion of 2 LNG plants in 2023.Link

Environment predictions for Philippines in 2023

Environment related predictions to impact Philippines in 2023 include:

Science predictions for Philippines in 2023

Science related predictions to impact Philippines in 2023 include:

Health predictions for Philippines in 2023

Health related predictions to impact Philippines in 2023 include:

  • Medical device industry revenue in the Philippines reaches 1,300 million USD this year due to a surge in demand for diagnostic imaging machines. Likelihood 60%1
  • National smoking prevalence down to 20% since sin tax raise on tobacco products in 2019. Likelihood 50%1
  • Philippines medical devices industry revenue is expected to reach around USD 1,300 million by 2023: Ken Research.Link
  • Law raising sin tax on tobacco signed, vapor products taxed too.Link

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January 7, 2022. Last updated January 7, 2020.

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