Philippines : 2008 Article IV Consultation; Staff Report; Staff Supplement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Philippines.

The staff report for the Philippines' 2008 Article IV Consultation is focused on economic developments and policies. A deepening of the global economic downturn presents downside risks to this outlook. Inflation is expected to reach 9 1\2 percent in 2008 and decline to 6 percent in 2009, led by...

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Corporate Author: International Monetary Fund
Format: Journal
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2009.
Series:IMF Staff Country Reports; Country Report ; No. 2009/062
Online Access:Full text available on IMF
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Summary:The staff report for the Philippines' 2008 Article IV Consultation is focused on economic developments and policies. A deepening of the global economic downturn presents downside risks to this outlook. Inflation is expected to reach 9 1\2 percent in 2008 and decline to 6 percent in 2009, led by a decline in commodity prices and weaker demand. Bank surveillance has been strengthened and steps have been taken to reduce risks related to off-balance sheet activities.
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Physical Description:1 online resource (62 pages)
Format:Mode of access: Internet
ISSN:1934-7685
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