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Economies recover

Economic performance in the region is being shaped by both external and domestic developments. By the World Bank Growth   Most economies in developing East Asia and Pacific (EAP), other than several Pacific Island countries, […]

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A breathtaking decline

By Tony Lopez Recent governments in the Philippines have exulted about the so-called robust economic growth. Yes, indeed, the Philippines has been growing strongly.  But growth has not been as good as the growth rates […]

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Leaders and long reigns

By Tony Lopez The nation marked the 106th birth anniversary of Ferdinand Edralin Marcos on Sept. 11, 2023.   His only son and namesake, Ferdinand “Bongbong” Romualdez Marcos Jr., marked his 66th birthday, Sept. 13, […]