How is the government looking to build on the Philippines’ recent investment rating upgrade and to move forward on its economic goals?
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Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Cesar Purisima, Secretary, Department of Finance from The Report: Philippines 2014
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Guillermo Luz, Co-Chairman, Private Sector, National Competitiveness Council (NCC) from The Report: Philippines 2014
What are the current priorities to simplifying business processes and increasing competitiveness?
Articles & Analysis | Real free trade: Should it pass, the TPP agreement will have a wide-ranging impact from The Report: Philippines 2014
Of all the free trade agreements (FTA) signed and in negotiation, the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) promises to do the most to improve the fortunes of the Philippines. It will not only lift trade numbers, which is vital if the country is going to grow enough to reach its economic targets, but it will also force it to make a number of difficult...
Articles & Analysis | Ratings boost: A necessary upgrade for investment and banks from The Report: Philippines 2014
Citing solid growth, political stability, greater accountability and a low level of exposure to external shocks, Moody’s has joined Standard & Poor’s and Fitch in assessing the Philippines’ sovereign credit rating as investment grade, with the agency holding out the possibility of a further upgrade. On October 3, 2013 Moody’s announced it was...
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Miguel Varela, President, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) from The Report: Philippines 2014
What reforms can boost capital flows into the country and increase foreign direct investment (FDI)?
Articles & Analysis | Taking strides: Progress has been made towards resolving regional issues, but more work remains to be done from The Report: Philippines 2014
A diverse country with an intriguing history, the Philippines today is a multi-party, democratic republic, open to foreign investment, and integrated within the regional and international political and economic community. The presidency of Benigno S Aquino III, begun in 2010, has seen continued economic growth and some important breakthroughs in...