The document discusses the economic growth and development of the Philippines. It notes several positive indicators, such as increased investor confidence, higher GDP growth rates, achieving investment grade status, and improved competitiveness rankings. However, it also acknowledges remaining huge problems with poverty, unemployment, income inequality, and challenges for the coming year. The future of the Philippines is seen as bright but dependent on continuing reforms through programs like "Tuwid na Daan" that aim for inclusive growth that benefits more of the population, including micro and small-to-medium enterprises that make up most of the business sector.

1. ON THE ROAD
T O WA R D S
INCLUSIVE GROWTH
The Direct Selling Association of the Philippines Annual Industry Awards

2. B E F O R E

3. Source: Escobar, Pepe. “Disgraceful State.“Asia Times Online. 1 Oct. 2004. 24 Sep. 2013
<http://www.atimes.com/atimes/Southeast_Asia/FJ01Ae01.html>.

4. N O W

5. INVESTOR
CONFIDENCE
Source: “The Philippines emerges….“ The Bobbery. 24 Sep. 2013 <http://thebobbery.com/philippines-standout-insouth-east-asia-for-economic-growth-and-investor-confidence/>.

6. GROWTH RATE
Source: “Philippines GDP.“ PCOO. 29 Aug. 2013. 24 Sep. 2013
<http://static.rappler.com/images/Philippines%20GDP%20Q2%20growth%20rate%202013.jpg>.

7. INVESTMENT GRADE
Source: “Investment Grade“ Rappler. 3 May 2013. 24 Sep. 2013 <http://www.rappler.com/business/industries/210capital-markets/28103-s-amp-p-upgrades-pldt-s-credit-rating>.

8. COMPETITIVENESS
Source: “PH ranked 59th.“ PCOO. 4 Sep. 2013. 24 Sep. 2013 <https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-akash3/546964_628982767134474_176175733_n.jpg>.

9. Source: Gawad Kalinga. 24 Sep. 2013
THE FUTURE OF THE PH IS BRIGHT

10. Source: cukosound. Flickr. 24 Sep. 2013
BUT HUGE PROBLEMS REMAIN

11. poverty numbers

12. unemployment rate

13. income inequality

14. a challenging year

15. Source: “Inclusive Growth.“ Accenture. Oct. 2013. 24 Sep. 2013 <http://www.accenture.com/usen/outlook/Pages/outlook-journal-2011-inclusive-growth-closing-commitment-gap-emerging-economies.aspx>.

17. 92
%
of entrepreneurs are
micro

18. 99
%
of entrepreneurs are
micro & SMEs

21. Tuwid na Daan

22. Tuwid na Daan tungo sa
Malawakang Kaunlaran

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