Steady Eddie
Article Abstract:
Pres Fidel Ramos is trying to lift the Philippines out its culture of dependency which has limited its growth throughout most of its history. He has made substantial progress in promoting private sector health but the country still has one of the highest poverty rates in the region.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1996
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Upwardly mobile: Philippine stock market
Article Abstract:
The Philippine market is stronger than ever though the economy is stagnant and daily eight-hour electric power cuts make capital investments questionable. Promises of new generators, political stability and economic growth founded on two years of austerity have fueled the surge.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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Brown and out in Manila
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Pres Fidel Ramos now has emergency powers to attempt to restore the supply of electric power in the Philippines. Brownouts caused by run down plants, poor planning, slow construction and increasing demand have cost the nation about $800 million so far in 1993.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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