The Philippines under the Aquino watch: The “roaring lion of Asia”

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The Philippines under the Aquino watch: The “roaring lion of Asia”

The holiday season is bringing with it more than the usual jingle jangle of holiday cheer. We’re glad to share a bit of holiday cheer with readers–see Ecstatic Palace calls PH ‘a roaring lion of Asia’ over GDP growth from the Philippine Daily Inquirer. Here’s Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda with the good news: “The Philippine economy [...]

Around the Web, no.2 | CNN International’s Eye On: The Philippines

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CNN International’s ‘Eye On’ series is currently featuring the Philippines and drawing focus on the country’s politics, business, culture, and people. This week-long coverage has CNN anchor Anna Coren giving daily live reports from Manila, Batangas, and Lake Taal; while colleague Kyung Lah presents in-depth reports on various issues affecting the country. Highlights include special [...]

Around the web, no.1 | Foreign press on Philippine business and economy

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More good news for the Philippines, as recognition of our efforts for equitable progress—and to maintain newfound investor confidence—comes our way. We’ve got three articles to share with you today, all singing praises for our country. The Business English Index 2012 Report An infographic for all our country’s lovers of—and, apparently, experts at—Business English. GlobalEnglish [...]