By Corazon P. Guidote
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 01:59:00 03/15/2009
(The author is an economist.)
MANILA, Philippines — Filipinos are in excellent condition to survive and to grow out of this global economic crisis.
Fundamentally, our economy is resilient, borne by a spirit of self-empowerment and resourcefulness.
We are in a place where people find ways to get by and even prosper, and only the minority depend on government. It’s a place where the great majority depend mainly on themselves and thrive on hard work, perseverance, self-sacrifice and a strong faith in and love for God and country.