Then vs Now: A snapshot of the Philippine economy before and after Duterte was elected
How was the Philippine economy before President Rodrigo R. Duterte was sworn in as President on June 30, 2016? Here’s a comparison of statistical indicators before he was elected (2016) and on his second year (2018). — via BusinessWorld Research
NOTE: All figures reflect the most recent data in 2018 and comparative data recorded before June 2016, when Pres. Duterte took office. Some figures remain subject to revisions.
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