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Duterte rises; Robredo falls

By Antonio S. Lopez If you believe surveys, Rodrigo Duterte is the most popular president in Philippine history. His approval ratings are exasperatingly high for qualities a sane person wouldn’t associate with Digong Duterte, the […]

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Higher output, more jobs with liberalization

By KARL KENDRICK T. CHUA Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Key messages 1. The Philippines is the most restrictive in foreign investments in the region, and the third most restrictive in the world according (OECD 2020 We […]

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Opening Up

Foreign equity restrictions will be eased out which shall attract more global players that will modernize several sectors such as telecommunications, shipping, air carriers, railway, and subways.  There will be increased competition… which will generate […]