Philippines

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Economic update | Revenue Gap

22 Jul 2010
The government's budget deficit stands at $893m in the first six months of 2007, exceeding the programmed ceiling by $211m. Global ratings agency Fitch projects that, excluding government assets sales, the deficit could hit $2.7bn, 1.9% of GDP, by the end of the year - well over the 2007 target of $1.3bn, 0.9% of GDP.
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Economic update | Moving Education Forward

22 Jul 2010
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has pledged to make education a priority for the remaining three years of her presidency by investing in human capital.
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Economic update | Sunrise in Cebu

22 Jul 2010
Cebu, the second largest city in the Philippines, has been working hard to highlight the city's trade and industry opportunities, particularly in information technology and business process outsourcing.
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Economic update | Tourism Takes Off

22 Jul 2010
With booming numbers of tourists pouring into the country, the Philippines is keen to exploit this sector further to create jobs and revenue.
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Economic update | Biofuel Boost

22 Jul 2010
At the beginning of May the Philippine biofuels act came into force, giving the country a boost in its drive to switch to alternative, eco-friendly fuel sources.
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Economic update | Vote of Confidence

22 Jul 2010
After allegations of fraud dominated the 2004 elections, all eyes were on the elections this May 14 to see how they would play out.
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