Commentary: Time to rethink Philippine economy’s reliance on remittances

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As remittances from overseas Filipinos slow down amid global uncertainties, the Philippines needs to develop new growth drivers, says an academic. QUEZON CITY: The Philippine economy’s strength has long been associated with robust inflows of remittances from overseas Filipinos. But there must be a critical re-evaluation of the role of remittances in economic growth and development, especially amid the 1 per cent tax that US President Donald Trump wants to impose on remittances from the US. The

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