Fuelling the Philippine Tiger

Synopsis: After years of military dictatorship, the Philippines is now giving priority to economic development by opening its doors to international companies. This programme looks at the problems relating to the multinational corporation Shell in its business location in the Philippines. It asks how the dilemma between the apparently conflicting goals of environmental protection and economic development can be resolved. Oil companies like Shell contribute to environmental pollution, although in the Philippines, Shell prides itself as being at the forefront of environmental and safety measures, and all its industrial emissions are monitored. It is hoped that the entire population will benefit from economic growth, but it is shown here how hard it is for governments to exercise control over multinationals.
Series: Environmental Policy in an International Context, Course Du310
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 24 min.
Year of production: 1996
Availability: Off-air recording licence
Sale; 1998 sale: £145.00 (+VAT +p&p)
Notes: Formerly DT210/04.
First broadcast as DU310/04 on BBC2 on 28/6/00.
Subjects: Development studies; Environmental science
Keywords: developing countries; economic change; environmental issues; multinational corporations; petroleum industries; Philippines; pollution

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