Category Archives: Economy

John Mauldin on End Game

Nose-bleed alert! Lengthy but informative.

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Take the H-I-T advice

This is a column I originally wrote in October 2008. It is still a timely message today. ——————————– I received a very interesting and timely text message from a very good friend, one who I really look up to. He … Continue reading

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Hit the books Louis!

My good friend Louis is taking his post-graduate at a good university which is green (that’s why it’s good). When he told me his plans on going back to school, I told him that education is always a good idea. … Continue reading

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Government’s limitations

We expect too much from the government and we expect them to promise too much. Read Pastor Dennis Sy’s enlightening blog on why the government is failing. CLICK HERE to read the blog.

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Exports and Foreign Direct Investments

Update as of Jan. 2010 Philippine exports break losing streak–rises in November ·       Exports in November hit $3.69 billion, up 5.1% from a year earlier ·       This is also +0.6% higher  from October levels. ·       For the January-November period, exports were down 24.6% … Continue reading

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Economics 2009; Deficit & Inflation

Philippines to incur Php 300 Billion in deficit for 2009 · According to the Department of Finance, the Philippines will likely report a budget deficit for 2009 of below PHP300 billion ($6.56 billion). · One of the reasons for the … Continue reading

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John Maynard who? (part 2)

… con’t. The Philippine government tried to copy the same cheap money scenario but the local game was played very differently. The government pegged the interest rate very low, yet the bank’s borrowing rates were still stiff and did not … Continue reading

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John Maynard who? (part 1)

John Maynard Keynes: 20th century economist and father of the ‘Keynesian’ Theory. What the heck is Keynesian Economics? Simply put, “it is a macroeconomic theory that argues that private sector decisions sometimes lead to inefficient macroeconomic outcomes and therefore advocates … Continue reading

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Remittances, growth forecast for developing Asia

Philippine Remittances reach highest level A new record high for remittances was seen this Oct, reaching $1.53 bln. This was up by 6.7% Yoy and was better than the previous high of $1.49 bln established in the month of  June. … Continue reading

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Philippine Economy Update, 11.26.2009

Philippine economy is expected to see some minimal growth — still good news considering many economies are still in recession. However, inflation is becoming to be a concern, let’s pray it is a temporary situation. Inflation per se is not … Continue reading

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