Across the decades: economic development of the Philippines and Hong Kong
The sustained economic rise of Hong Kong under British colonial rule is one of the most remarkable stories in recorded economic development.
Hong Kong and the Philippines: historical perspective on political freedom and economic development
This week, through the ballot and a local election that appears to resemble the mid-year local elections in our country, Hong Kong made a powerful statement to its central government.
How the industrial import-substitution policy became more entrenched — the Magsaysay years
When Ramon Magsaysay was elected president in 1954, the country was already in the midst of import and exchange controls.
Colonial economic and social development: 1898-1941
We explore more aspects of Philippine economic history during the American colonial period (1898 to 1941, inclusive). This was a critical period of preparation for political independence which would become real by 1946.
India’s economic growth and the Philippines compared
Comparisons with other countries enable us to see ourselves in a fresh light. We get to understand and appreciate our problems and strengths in perspective.
Mexico and the Philippines: economic relations with the US compared
Of all countries that I often cite about missing many economic opportunities in the past, Mexico comes close to being in our image.
US trade, economic policy toward the Philippines in the 1900s
Old economic problems resurrect themselves in the same form over and over. An example was the resolution of trade and protection affecting the Philippines as a colony during the early years of the 1900s.
Indonesia and the Philippines compared
At the advent of our respective political independence, we were economically far ahead of Indonesia. By the mid-1980s, they have outstripped our economic performance. We should really have done much better than they.
Provate sector 1946-1950: Who got war damage compensation?
The payment of war damage compensation to private parties formed the bulk of the US appropriations to implement the Philippine rehabilitation act of 1946.
Manuel A. Roxas, transition and rehabilitation president
The first major task of the new president was to put in place a program of economic reconstruction and growth. The country had practically no financial resources of substance to work with to undertake that reconstruction.
Laurel-Langley trade agreement and reparations from Japan — Magsaysay presidency (2)
During Magsaysay’s presidency, the country concluded two agreements with important economic consequences for the future.
The uncleaning of Manila Bay — historical background
The recent public outcry and demand for the cleanup of Manila Bay is the result of decades of continued deterioration of the environmental health of Metro Manila and its bay since after the Second World War.
