Benjamin E Diokno: Philippines economic outlook - toward a solid recovery
Mr. Robert Joseph, Jr., president of the Rotary Club of Manila (RCM); Mr. Herminio Esguerra, chairman of the program committee; the board of directors; officers, members and guests; ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon. I have been invited today to talk about financial forecasts for 2021 amid the pandemic. But before I present the economic prospects over the near term, let us briefly step back and take a look at the past year. First, I will go through recent economic developments and trends. Second, I will share some views on the likely path of the economy, keeping in mind the highly uncertai...