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Phillipine Stock Exchange Halted, Shares Fall 10%

October 27, 2008 · 0 comments

in Phillipines, international economy, news and updates

This was a safety measure instituted last month in order to curb market losses and provide a period of trading “cool-down”.  The market was stopped today about thirty minutes before close, just after shares fell 10%.  The main index itself fell by more than 10%.  See the report in the Australian Age.
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Phillipines Poised to Become First-Class Economy by 2020

August 13, 2008 · 2 comments

in Asia, Phillipines, guest post

The Philippines, which is officially known as the Republic of the Philippines, is located in Southeast Asia. It comprises 3 big islands, namely: Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Because of its geographic location, a variety of crops can be produced. The main exports of the Philippines come from the agriculture sector. Certain products like palay, [...]

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