| ID | 089665 |
| Title Proper | Clan warfare hobbles the philippines |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Rushford, Greg |
| Publication | 2009. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Speaking in Tokyo last month, Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo proudly proclaimed that thanks to her leadership, the impoverished country is headed in the right direction. The Philippine economy grew 6.1% last year, Ms. Arroyo boasted-although she did concede that forecasts for continued growth in 2009 are edging lower because of the current global economic travails. "The Philippines is finally unlocking its full potential," the president told a high-powered audience of business leaders and diplomats who convened at the Imperial Hotel on June 19. "We want to succeed someday as Japan has succeeded. |
| `In' analytical Note | Far Eastern Economic Review Vol. 172, No. 6; Jul-Aug 2009: p42-45 |
| Journal Source | Far Eastern Economic Review Vol. 172, No. 6; Jul-Aug 2009: p42-45 |
| Key Words | Philippines ; Economic Condition ; Growth |