Duterte stumbled, had setbacks but continues to stay on top 0 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy Genalyn KabilingThe country’s firebrand leader had some moments of stumbles and setbacks but managed to stay on top on his third year in office. His political will has been on display to attain a safe and comfortable life for Filipinos despite the political noise, according to Panelo. On the economic front, Panelo said the local economy grew an average of 6.5 percent during the first 11 quarters of the Duterte administration. The agency raised the country’s long-term credit rating from BBB to BBB+ with stable outlook the highest rating the country has received.

Source: Manila Bulletin July 21, 2019 06:56 UTC