Talk of the Town: Our manufacturing handicap

Comments on “Our manufacturing handicap” (No Free Lunch by Cielito F. Habito, 4/21/26) via https://opinion.inquirer.net

The Philippines has been following a neoliberal approach coupled with structural adjustment since the 1980s. That’s why it has had de-industrialization since.

Monk Manuel

Unless we rid our nation of corruption and red tape, improve our infrastructure, including basic utilities, and upgrade our educational institutions and worker skills, we cannot have a viable and competitive manufacturing base.

Antonio L. Lim

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