Wednesday, April 18, 2012

ANC: ISSUE: PHIL ECONOMY Headstart - by TJ Manotoc - Interview with UP Econ Prof Ben Doikno
- people are more concerned on food and jobs.
- survey of Filipinos with bank accounts is a bit surprising, it probably has something to do with low interest rates.
-govt needs to have a more pro-active program of creating jobs.
- govt should have a conscious effort of spending money. Many budgeted projects were held back last year.
- Con Transfer Program is not really a poverty alleviation program, it is designed to keep kids in school.
- Contribution of stock market to economy is very small.
- we need more direct investments, new factories and farms that can provide employment.

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