Filipinos begin to worry about life after Ramos
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There is a mounting skepticism among Filipinos over the competence of a new president to continue the economic and political reforms of Philippine President Fidel Ramos, whose 6-year term expires June 1998. While most Filipinos are optimistic about the current economic conditions, stability is yet to be secured. The economic growth during the past five years, which saw the elimination of electric power shortage, liberalization of telecommunications, and the privatization of some government assets, made Ramos the best president the Philippines ever had in terms of economic concerns.
Publication Name: The Asian Wall Street Journal Weekly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0191-0132
Year: 1997
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After Fidel Ramos, what is next for the Philippines?
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A number of economic and political observers are doubtful of the executive capabilities of the Philippine's leading presidential candidate Joseph Estrada, not only for his lack of higher education but mostly for his reliance on advisers for the creation of political and economic policies. Estrada's popularity with the Philippine masses stem from his background in showbusiness, where as an actor, he essayed roles that endeared him to the masses. Estrada has led consistently in surveys, garnering 30% as compared with the 12% garnered by administration candidate Jose de Venecia.
Publication Name: The Asian Wall Street Journal Weekly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0191-0132
Year: 1998
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Mount Pinatubo mudflows play to Ramos's strengths
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Philippine President Fidel V. Ramos's 'Megadike' project, a 24-km.-long, 60-m.-wide and 10-m.-high concrete dike system to prevent mudflows from Mount Pinatubo, has earned him accolades from his colleagues and peers. The dike, which will be completed by Dec. 1996, has the potential to become the world's first structure to cope with mudflows of such magnitude. Although the dike showcases Ramos's uncanny ability to fix tangible problems, many critics say it also emphasizes his failure in solving the nation's political, social and economic problems.
Publication Name: The Asian Wall Street Journal Weekly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0191-0132
Year: 1996
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