I tell people that all those recognitions properly belong to my boss because I’ve done this twice, two different results, and the only difference is the boss. The work in the public sector requires you to operate not just in the field of economy and business but also in the political space. It is important that you have the trust and confidence of your boss and that your boss has the political capital. Fortunately for me, this time around, i have a boss that not only has political capital but walks the talk as well.
Read MoreThe economy grew by 6.3% in the last quarter of 2015 and 5.8% for the full year, the fastest among the ASEAN-5. In a year marked by strong external headwinds, the Philippines has kept its quarterly average growth rate of 6.0% for the duration of the Aquino administration, pushing the six-year moving average of real GDP growth at 6.2% as of 2015—the highest since 1978.
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Read MoreFinance Secretary Cesar V. Purisima signed a Department Order last 19 January 2016 rationalizing all issuances (e.g., Orders, Circulars, etc.) released by the Department of Finance, including all its bureaus and attached agencies, in order to clarify, consolidate, and streamline regulations, policies, and the implementation of laws.
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