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Fitch Ratings said the fiscal consolidation of the Arroyo administration was "impressive" but expressed concern over the sustainability of reforms over the medium term.


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Fitch affirms credit ratings, 'stable' outlook for RP

By Des Ferriols | May 7, 2009 - 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines – London-based Fitch Ratings affirmed yesterday all of its credit ratings as well as its “stable” outlook for the Philippines despite expectations that the country’s deficit...

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Government must address food price issue – Fitch

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Fitch sees no change in RP credit ratings

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RP fiscal gap may hit P100B – Fitch

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Fitch finds RP gains ‘impressive’

By Des Ferriols | January 24, 2007 - 12:00am

Fitch Ratings said the fiscal consolidation of the Arroyo administration was "impressive" but expressed concern over the sustainability of reforms over the medium term. "Just taking a look...

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No change in RP rating outlook — Fitch

By Ma. Elisa Osorio  | November 23, 2006 - 12:00am

International ratings agency Fitch Ratings said it does not anticipate upgrading the stable outlook it gave the Philippines last February unless the government is able to address the weak revenue performance. "We...

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