Tourism boom, growth in exports, continued positive rating, and election activities are projected to enliven the country and boost growth.
Time for a prosperous country and more alive Pinoys.
The tourism industry will likely draw some five million tourists this year and create about seven million new jobs in the next few years, the government says.
Yes to tourism boom — with job generation.
Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez says people are expected to feel the impact of the growing tourism industry and “What is beautiful about tourism is that it has a trickle effect (and) generates new jobs.” More fun — and more jobs — in the Philippines! The DOT and industry leaders vow to promote new destinations to lure more foreign tourists, create more jobs, and generate some P1.5 trillion for the industry.
More benefits from tourism business.
The Philippines will likely sustain its economic growth momentum over the near-term but should address some concerns on infrastructure and investment, British bank Standard Chartered Bank says in a statement.
“We are realistically optimistic of the Philippines growth story and expect the economy to continue growing at above-trend levels over the next two to three years,” Stan-Chart adds.
Fearless forecast on PH economy.
Korean credit rating agency NICE Investors Service Co. announces it is keeping the “ BB+” credit rating for Philippine long term- currency bonds and the “BBB-“ for local currency issues while raising the outlook for both to “positive.”
Thanks NICE for being nice. He-he!
The country’s merchandise exports reach $1.99 last year, for a 16.5 % growth in receipts, says the National Statistics Office.
Yes to higher export receipts and growth.
Meanwhile, concerned political leaders call for decency in campaigning for the May polls.
Yes to decent campaigning. No to mudslinging.
UE and CHED officials launch the 1st Camanava studies conference at the sprawling Caloocan campus which is marking its foundation this coming week.
Yes to a culture of research and excellence.

Source: Manila Bulletin - February 15, 2013