Philippines

Rising political risk ahead of presidential elections on May 10 will depress domestic demand during 2004, when we expect flat real GDP growth of 4.5%. Pre-election uncertainty, together... 2004-03-31

The Philippines' balance-of-payments surplus narrowed to US$111mn in 2003 amid growing export competition and rising political risk. BMI View: The external accounts will weaken further... 2004-03-23

With elections less than two months away, President Gloria Arroyo is neck-and-neck with the official opposition candidate, film star Fernando Poe Jr. In March, Poe's right to stand... 2004-03-23

The Philippines' election commission ruled on January 23 that opposition standard-bearer Fernando Poe Jr can run in upcoming presidential elections. A dispute over Poe's nationality... 2004-01-21

Relations between Manila and Washington are being strained by a high-profile row over the treatment of 30 Filipino executives, barred by US authorities from leaving Hawaii. BMI View:... 2004-01-20

Taming the government's budget deficit is the number-one task for the Philippines' newly appointed finance minister, Juanita Amatong. BMI View: Amatong must press ahead with the revenue-boosting... 2004-01-16