Reforming an economy is an enormous task, one that the government, even in theory, cannot do by itself. Governments govern, or better still, guide. But it is the economic and business community that creates commodities and services, builds the economy and competes in the global market.
I take heart in the fact that our business leaders in MAP remain a stalwart partner of the government in making economic progress possible. Personally, I am optimistic that our hard work and resourcefulness will allow us to overcome our remaining economic problems. As a people, they say Filipinos have a knack for turning adversity into opportunity.