The Philippines has been more cautious in its policy towards free trade agreements (FTAs) than other ASEAN member …

in the process of economic integration in ASEAN. In the Philippines, the private sector has dominated the economy … Philippines did not experience the anticipated private sector participation and economic transformation that accompany the … reasons for the Philippines' relatively weak private sector response to the opportunities provided by greater openness and …

Philippines in meeting its commitments on the AEC and comparing it with achievements of other ASEAN countries. The paper also … discusses some of the problems and constraints that may prevent the Philippines from benefiting from the AEC. -- ASEAN …

quality of governance in the country. To move forward, the Philippines should substantially increase infrastructure investment …

Philippines in meeting its commitments on the AEC and comparing it with achievements of other ASEAN countries. The paper also … discusses some of the problems and constraints that may prevent the Philippines from benefiting from the AEC. …

in the process of economic integration in ASEAN. In the Philippines, the private sector has dominated the economy … Philippines did not experience the anticipated private sector participation and economic transformation that accompany the … reasons for the Philippines' relatively weak private sector response to the opportunities provided by greater openness and …

the first set of factors relate to the home country. A survey of firms operating in the Philippines was conducted to … determine which factors are deemed important and areas where the Philippines is deemed inadequate. The findings have important … encourage firms to locate in the Philippines are: (i) good quality of education; and (ii) protection of intellectual property …