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MANILA, Philippines - Known for its vibrant services sector, the Philippines has what it takes to become Southeast Asia’s production hub once the regional integration kicks in by the end of the year, a new report said.
“Investors can view the Philippines as a gateway to the rest of the region as well as to Asean’s six free trade partners in East Asia,” the report titled “Moving Across Borders: The Philippines and the Asean Economic Community” said.
The 78-page report, released Monday by auditing firm KPMG R.G. Manabat & Co., discussed the country’s prospects on the looming integration of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean).
On the positive side, the country’s young demographics could work on its favor as it lures back factories that will leave China and go to Asean for opportunities.
Filipinos are among the youngest in the Asean, the report said, pointing out that productivity is highly determined by the presence of a large working force to man factories...
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