Philippines Politics: Duterte's Law
Every election comes with the optimistic promise that significant change follows. The fact is, every election is actually that: a change maker....
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Philippine GDP: Speed Bump Ahead While Positioning for a 4Q Recovery
Sustained drag from discretionary spending and an export-driven, base effect, conspire to create a speed bump in 3Q18 that’s likely to slow GDP...
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Philippines: Spotlight on Growth - Not Returns
Since 2011, which are the top three countries in Asia in terms of average real GDP growth per annum? Most pundits would probably guess the top two...
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Philippines: Fighting for the Nation's Fiscal Soul
In two separate developments, Pres. Duterte's economic managers expressed strong fiscal convictions against emerging political issues. Finance...
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Bangko Sentral Ng Pilipinas: Backing Up Its Tough Anti-Inflation Talk with a 50bp Rate Hike
Summary: 2Q GDP’s swoon failed to distract policymakers from backing up its tough anti-inflation talk with a 50bp rate hike in yesterday’s...
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