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All eyes on the Philippines’ new economics team to steer recovery post-pandemic

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Published Tue, May 31, 2022 · 05:50 AM
    • FILE PHOTO: Philippine president-elect Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., son of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos, speaks during a news conference at his headquarters in Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines, May 23, 2022. REUTERS/Lisa Marie David/File Photo
    • FILE PHOTO: Philippine president-elect Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., son of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos, speaks during a news conference at his headquarters in Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines, May 23, 2022. REUTERS/Lisa Marie David/File Photo REUTERS

    By Michael Beltran

    Ferdinand Marcos Jr, the President-elect of the Philippines, has started to name some members of his new administration, with the inclusion of several appointments to economic portfolios who will play key roles in steering the economy in the post-pandemic environment and beyond.

    As of Monday (May 30), at least 17 names have been officially announced to head executive departments and other Cabinet-level agencies.

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