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Remodeling an Asian Democracy |
| Section: CURRENT ISSUES / ANALYSIS |
| Author: Keith W. Eirinberg |
| Publication: The world & I online |
| Issue Date: 1/1/1993 |
| Size: 2,007 Words, 12,880 Characters |
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For Filipinos the past year was dived into two seasons: reflection and anticipation. In the first half of 1992, the attention of a nation struggling with poverty, natural disasters, power outages, and insurrection shifted to the celebration of democracy. The successes and failures of outgoing President Corazon Aquino's six-year term were debated spiritedly, but one thing was certain: She survived seven coup attempts and brought the nation to free and fair elections.
In the latter half of the year, the nation focused on the plan of the new president, Fidel Ramos, to bring the Philippines on a par with the thriving economies of east Asia. Despite Ramos' popularity, Filipinos were aware that groundwork for his strategy lay on shifting sands of political rivalries, entrenched interests, t...
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...on in multilateral assistance should occur in a spirit of constructing a new relationship that reflects today's realities.
Ramos understands that the future of the Philippines lies in trade and cooperation with its Asian partners. He knows what must be done. However, the question remains: Can he build the support he needs to move the Philippines onto the fast track of regional growth? vbcrlf
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