Tag Archives: Philippine Economy

A new economy

Debt crisis, austerity moves, bail outs, political leadership changes, markets on a pogo stick – these are the “new normal” in a “new economy.” As I find update myself with the world economic events, it makes me think I am … Continue reading

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2012 Outlook, part 8

As I end the 2012 Outlook series, I am proud to feature the views of a highly respected academic and economist from the University of Santo Tomas. I had the privilege to meet and collaborate with Mr. Alvin Ang and … Continue reading

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2012 Outlook, part 6

I’m really encouraged by the potential of the younger breed of financial practitioners. Through time, I came to realize that age has nothing to do with wisdom and that we can learn much from the young. I am proud to … Continue reading

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2012 Outlook, part 4

Up next in this 2012 Outlook series is from a colleague in the Registered Financial Planners Philippines and one that I always seek for advise with regard to investments and economics. He is known to be a sharp researcher & … Continue reading

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2012 Outlook, part 3

It is an honor to feature the 2012 outlook of a captain of her industry. I had the privilege to work with her about a decade and a half ago and it is a treat to see her in a … Continue reading

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2012 Outlook, part 2

I am really blessed and honored to feature the view of one columnist who I admire a lot. I first encountered him in 2005 in a seminar as he spoke about what we can expect in the coming months. I … Continue reading

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2012 Outlook, part 1

I’ve been getting a lot of inquiries as to my view of 2012. Well, strictly speaking my view of this year is more ambivalent due to the many things going on, particular in the world economy. 2011 was a very … Continue reading

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Pump-prime what?

You would often hear about the term ‘pump-priming’ whenever economic topics are being discussed or written about. What is pump-priming? It is the action taken to stimulate an economy, usually during a recessionary period, through government spending, and interest rate … Continue reading

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The quest for economic freedom

In my many talks & seminars, I often remind the participants that the biggest problem of the nation is poverty. While my nationalistic ego is bruised every time I talk about our national quality of life, I need to constantly … Continue reading

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Peso gets stronger

The peso closed at 44.69 to 1 US Dollar yesterday as per the official government rate (PDS). Our currency gets stronger and stronger and my fearless forecast is that it will even be stronger in the coming months as remittances … Continue reading

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