Philippines

We are forecasting a 4.4% expansion in the Philippine economy for 2010, considerably faster than the 0.9% growth recorded in 2009. Indeed, we expect robust remittance inflows to remain... 2010-05-07

We expect the persistent food shortage and rebuilding efforts following the recent spate of typhoons which devastated parts of the Philippines -including Typhoon Ketsana which destroyed... 2010-03-30

Imelda Marcos, who is the widow of former Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, announced her bid to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives for the forthcoming May 2010... 2010-03-30

The Philippines' supreme court ruled on February 23 to allow President Gloria Arroyo to contest for a seat in congress in the 2010 elections. The court endorsed a previous ruling... 2010-03-05

The gap in approval ratings between frontrunner Benigno Aquino III of the Liberal Party and Manuel Villar Jr of the Nacionalista Party has narrowed considerably to 37% versus 35%.

The Philippine economy expanded by 0.9% in 2009, which was slightly higher than our 0.8% estimate. Going forward, remittance-driven consumption will serve as a key driver of real... 2010-01-29

More than 50 people, including supporters of Ismail Mangudadatu - a gubernatorial candidate in the upcoming May 2010 elections - and journalists were killed in a politically-motivated... 2009-11-27