2. Investment in Philippines….

3. Economy of Philippines…. GDP of the Country:  In 2009: $320.4 billion  In 2008: $318.2 billion  In 2007: $306.6 billion Annual growth rate of GDP of the country:  In 2009: 7.3%  In 2008: 3.8%  In 2007: 7.1% Investment in Philippines 2

4. Economy of Philippines…. GDP Per Capita of the country: In 2009: $3,521 (PPP) In 2008: $3,300 (PPP) In 2009: $1,746 (Nominal) Exchange rates of the country: In 2009: Philippine pesos (P) per US$1 = 46.604 In 2008: Philippine pesos (P) per US$1 = 44.439 Investment in Philippines 3

5. Economy of Philippines…. Trade of the Country: Exports in 2009: $37.2 billion Exports in 2008: $48.2 billion Imports in 2009: $45.8 billion Imports in 2008: $60.78 billion Investment in Philippines 4

6. Economy of Philippines…. GDP of Philippines by sector in 2008: Agriculture: 14.7% Industry: 31.6% Services: 53.7% Investment in Philippines 5

7. Economy of Philippines…. Inflation Rate on Consumer Price: 9.3% in 2008. Budget in 2009: Revenues: $28 billion Expenditures: $29 billion Investment in Philippines 6

8. Economic Growth Rate of the Neighbor Countries…. Annual growth rate of GDP in 2009: Indonesia: 6.0% Malaysia: 4.9% Myanmar (Burma): 1.1% Singapore: 1.0% Thailand: 2.6% Vietnam:7.1% Investment in Philippines 7

9. Strong Economic Sector of Each Country…. Philippines in Service Sector (53.70%) Indonesia in Industry Sector (48.1%) Malaysia in Industry Sector (43.70%) Investment in Philippines 8

10. Strong Economic Sector of Each Country…. Myanmar in Service Sector (38.9%) Singapore in Service Sector (73%) Thailand in Industry Sector (42%) Vietnam in Agriculture Sector (57.9%) Investment in Philippines 9

11. Issues of Management…. Examining the strength of the economy Studying into various economical indicators Inflation rate Low-cost labor Governmental Rules Accessibility of the resources Investment in Philippines 10

12. Issues of Management…. Fiscal, Monetary, Governmental and Industrial Policies Buying Power of the customers The assessment between GDP and GDP Per Capita Investment in Philippines 11

13. References…. Brown, W.B. & Hogendorn, J.S. (2000). International Economics: In the Age of Globalization Broadview Press. Marrewijk, S.V., Ottens, D. & Schueller, S. (2007). International Economics: Theory, Application, and Policy (eds.). Oxford University Press. The World Fact Book (2010). Retrieved June 26th, 2010 from https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world- factbook/geos/rp.html Investment in Philippines 12