What Has Been the Effect of the “Economic Nationalism” Provision of the 1987 Philippine Constitution?
The provisions of the 1987 Philippine constitution are supposed to bear improvement to the economy and welfare of Filipinos. And in terms of boosting nationalism, the people who drafted the 1987 constitution used the economy as a tool. Yet while the “economic nationalism” provision has its advantages, there are also disadvantages that seem to bring [...]
Filed under Commentary,Rethinking the OFW Strategy: What Are the Downsides of Our OFW/Emigrant Economy?
Countless Filipinos travel abroad and look for jobs. Indeed, the OFW and emigration strategy is working to help people live better lives. However, while the strategy benefits individuals and the Philippine economy to an extent, the option of being an OFW or emigrant has its negative consequences. Read on and know more about the strategy’s [...]
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