The implementation of the E-VAT sent a strong message to investors that the government has the political will to address the fiscal problem squarely. If all these remain positive then we can expect the peso to strengthen some more.

The party decision will be neutral to the markets. What is important is the fiscal side and the political will of the administration to implement what it has committed to. If the tax measures bring in the revenues and the deficit is controlled, then the market will continue to be positive.

We had assured the government that he will return back home immediately after the conference but they declined to sanction his trip.

The government will suffer irreparable harm

We finally have an agreement and the government has showed good will in terms of helping out our province.

This is more of a sabotage or quasi-terrorism than a protest. The government will only address their demands once they agree to suspend the protest.