The Phillippines' Economy

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The Phillippines' Economy

Over the past few years, the Philippines' economy has undergone a remarkable transformation. In the late 80's and early 90's the Philippines were stuck with poor political leadership, economic growth, and slow paced economic development. Today it is recognized globally that the Filipino economy has turned around to produce a positive growth. One of their biggest accomplishments has been the GNP growth rate rise from zero in the early nineties to between 5% and 6% today.

The current president, Joseph Ejercito Estrada, is following the strong pace set by former president. Under the Ramos administration, important steps were taken towards economic liberalization. These steps included the opening of banks and telecommunications sectors, and the changing of investment laws, which created a more attractive business alliance and stronger commercial relationships with the United States. Because of these events, the United States remains to be the number one trading partner of the Philippines, and they are among the United States top 25 trading partners.

According to President Estrada's speech on January 8, 1999, thanks to the actions of former president Ramos "our country continues to enjoy positive growth despite the crisis in Asia. In the region last year, only Singapore and the Philippines posted positive growth rates." Some of the major factors concerning the economic growth during Ramos's term in office that Estrada intends to continue to give attention to are foreign relations, education, health, transportation, banking and trading.

Modern education in the Philippines is becoming a major issue in the growth and stabilization of the country's economy. During the last fifty years, ...

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...e the Philippines was gaining their independence, they became involved in a number of agreements with the United States. The agreements in effect kept a close link with the United States and protected American business interests in the Philippines.

One reason we will not be marketing our 3 wheel carts in the Philippines is because of the age groups. 38% of the population is between the ages of 0-14. 59% of the population are between the ages of 15-64 years of age. The remaining 3% is 65 years and older. Not only is the age group we would be able to market our product to scarce, but the life expectancy rate of the Philippines is only 66.35 years old. Since the 3 wheel carts are mainly used for transportation and shopping, they would not be needed in this country. The younger people, whom do not need this product, do most of the shopping and transportation.

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