Prospects for PH Economy Discussed in Canada

PHOTO: Writer, economist, and professor Dr. Bernardo Villegas speaks on “Prospects for the Philippine Economy in 2018 and Beyond” at a lunch forum organized by the Philippines Canada Trade Council (PCTC), in cooperation with the University of Asia and the Pacific and the Global Executive Solutions Group (GESG) on 05 October 2018. Consul General to Vancouver Maria Andrelita S. Austria gave the reaction and closing remarks.

Other guest speakers were Minister of State for Trade George Chow, Telus International Vice President for Customer Relations Bruce Carpenter GESG President and CEO Ray Canilao, and PCTC Chair Teresita Ireneo-Manalo.

“The Philippines is among the fastest rising emerging markets in Asia and if the “Build, Build, Build” program of the Duterte administration can take traction, the Philippines can grow at 8 to 9 percent,” said Dr. Villegas. (Vancouver PCG photo)