40 years ago, the Philippines grows below the 3% range… we have gone a long way since then and we are no longer the ‘sick man of Asia’. What are the macroeconomic concerns we should address to ensure sustainability of our growth? Can we survive international economic shocks? Are we a viable international investment destination? … Continue reading 2015 Outlook, part 11
One of the big reasons why the Philippine economy remains to be in a positive track is because of the enormous remittances that our OFW heroes are sending home month after month. In 2014, the remittances exceeded $25 Billion and we are not expecting that to slow down anytime soon. For this installation of the … Continue reading 2015 Outlook, part 10
Interest rates, heightened geopolitical risks, global growth and many other factors will have an effect on 2015 and yet, Riza Mantaring, the CEO of the country’s number 1 life insurance company (Sun Life) feels that Philippine outlook is still positive. Ms. Mantaring’s company has been in the forefront of getting Filipinos financially abled and she … Continue reading 2015 Outlook, part 9