Along the way, she had doubts and hardships. The future, for a moment, had been uncertain. Yet she never wavered, never gave up. We see the same strong, indomitable Filipino spirit in our microfinance institutions.
For no Greek banks does the exposure to Southeastern Europe exceed 3 percent. This is simply a reflection of the different levels of development in Greece and nearby countries. The result is that while Greek banks face little risks from their exposure to these economies, they themselves are important for the stability of the financial system in the Balkans.