Historical GDP of Philippines Under Each President

GDP as defined

With our booming economy, more foreign investors are enticed to invest and open businesses here in our country.  Some foreign investors are even raving about the Philippines’ economic stability.  Therefore, these investments open new jobs for Filipinos or other opportunities which we will reap from.  This foreign investors’ raves got me thinking what GDP we had the previous years.  And this is what I got from the World Bank website (http://www.worldbank.org). 

FERDINAND MARCOS (data before 1981 not available at source website)
1981	1982	1983	1984	1985	1986 (FEB)
3.4	3.6	1.9	-7.3	-7.3	3.4

Sources: http://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG?page=6 and http://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG?page=5

CORAZON AQUINO
1986	1987	1988	1989	1990	1991	1992 (MAY)
3.4	4.3	6.8	6.2	3.0	-0.6	0.3

Sources: http://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG?page=5 and http://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG?page=4

FIDEL RAMOS
1992	1993	1994	1995	1996	1997	1998 (MAY)
0.3	2.1	4.4	4.7	5.8	5.2	-0.6

Sources: http://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG?page=4 and http://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG?page=3

JOSEPH ESTRADA
1998	1999	2000	2001
-0.6	3.1	4.4	2.9

Sources: http://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG?page=3 and http://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG?page=2

GLORIA MACAPAGAL ARROYO
2001	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010 (MAY)
2.9	3.6	5.0	6.7	4.8	5.2	6.6	4.2	1.1	7.6

Sources: http://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG?page=2 and http://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG?page=1

BENIGNO AQUINO III
2010	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016
7.6	3.7	6.7	7.1	6.1	5.8	6.4 **

Sources: http://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG and http://www.adb.org/countries/philippines/economy

** The 2016 GDP rate is a projection made by World Bank, source http://www.rappler.com/business/economy-watch/118260-world-bank-ph-growth-forecast-2016  This may or may not change, because year 2016 is not yet finished as of publishing of this blog.

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5 Quotes That Will Make You Think of Saving Up for Retirement

This is not my personal collection of quotes and images, but I saved copies of these because it somehow pulled some strings and ideas.  Somehow, this has helped me in my quest for financial literacy. 

I am sharing this to you, in the hope that you will somehow learn a thing or two.  And find your own financial freedom.

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Some of you may not believe in what life insurance can do for you and your family.  A lot maybe doesn't even bother and think they don't need it.  But these are quotes I got from the internet and made me believe how life insurance will take care of the ones I love.

** These are not my quotes, and I just feel inspired by what these people said about it.

If this made you realize about getting your life insurance, act on it now.  Sometimes later becomes never.  

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I have come across people who think retirement is age 65, some 60, and others as early as 50. After talking to maybe a thousand people (on rough estimate), one on one, they seem to think it is their right. A right to stop working at the age they prefer or like.  But retirement is more than an age or a number. It is a GOAL.  A goal to stop working and relax and enjoy your last years at a certain age YOU HAVE PREPARED FOR.

If I ask people if they have set aside for this goal, the answer is a blank face with no certain answer to my question. And then, they enumerate things they call retirement plan.  But I disagree.  Here is why:

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YOUR HOUSE & LOT IS NOT A RETIREMENT PLAN.  It is an asset you can keep where you can stay comfortably in your twilight years.  If you sell your house and lot, you will be forced to rent or pay for a home you already had before.  You will just be going to liquidate an asset to get the lump sum money but will diminish and be used up in time.  And some retirement CAN BE LONG. 

But if you’re going to sell it, and buy a smaller house to maintain then I say that is a good move.  Maintaining a big house means big expense.  Maintenance and utility bills can be a big chunk in your monthly expenses so moving to a smaller place can be a good move for you.

YOUR CHILD/CHILDREN IS NOT A RETIREMENT PLAN.  I’ve heard this on and on from ageing parents that they have their children to take them in when they are old, but sorry your child/children is not a retirement plan.  You will put them in a position where they have to financially support you while supporting a family.  The stress they will have to put through just to get everything together and paid is really hard for start-up couples with children.  If you want your child/children to be financially stable, help yourself.  And maybe then, they can start their lives with responsibility and a lot of savings.

YOUR SSS AND RETIREMENT PAY MAY NOT BE ENOUGH.  Your SSS can be your monthly pension and your retirement pay from your employer can be your lump sum pocket money.  But believe me, these two may not be enough for you.  If you want to know how to compute for your monthly SSS pension, please go to http://mamaravesph.blogspot.com/2013/12/how-to-compute-for-your-sss-monthly.html. And if you want to know how much retirement pay you are getting from your employer, please go to http://mamaravesph.blogspot.com/2014/10/abc.html.  Medicine costs at your fragile years can eat up your whole SSS monthly pension, and one hospitalization can eat up your whole retirement pay.

The key here is saving more than what is expected and deducted to you by the government.  You should have shaved a percentage of your earnings from your monthly income and invest in an investment tool you can feel secured.

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These are quotes that made me realize I should be investing, NOT just saving up money.  I should have learned this earlier, the wonderful thing called 'COMPOUNDING INTEREST'.

And although I never got indebted, this keeps me on track and reminds why I always wanted to be 'DEBT-FREE'.

And these made me explore and research investment that fits me and my goals.

On creating a PASSIVE INCOME..

 And staying invested, long term.

And why I still save up until now..

Hope this inspires you too, to save and invest for your future you.  Happy investing!

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As christmas comes near, a lot of us maybe scrambling to the malls to get that very new toy, that shiny new phone or tablet for you, your spouse and your child. I have other suggestions that can make this christmas more special and make you feel extra generous to your family!

1).  INSTEAD OF GETTING A NEW DESIGNER BAG OR IPHONE6 FOR YOUR WIFE, GET A LIFE INSURANCE FOR YOU TO PROTECT YOUR FAMILY.  Your insurance is a priority you have been setting aside for a long time. It's the best time to get one right now and give the gift of protection your family needs. Your insurance is far better than the new iPhone 6 your wife is salivating to.  Make your wife and children be assigned as beneficiaries.  The benefit amount is bigger than your iPhone's cost when you leave them. Even the fund value is far better after a few years, even if you're still alive. 

2).  INSTEAD OF GETTING THEM THE BEST TOY THIS CHRISTMAS, GET THEM A MUTUAL FUND. The amount you are willing to spend for a new toy maybe sufficient enought to get one or add to their 'angpao' or christmas money to open an ITF account. You just need php5,000 to start this investment. (If you want to know how to open a Mutual Fund Account for your kid/s, please go to http://mamaravesph.blogspot.com/2014/11/how-to-open-mutual-fund-account-for.html)

3).  INSTEAD OF GETTING THAT NEW WATCH/SHOES/TABLET FOR YOURSELF, GET STARTED ON FUNDING YOUR RETIREMENT. We both know your SSS benfits plus your company benefits won't be enough when you grow old, so start investing for your older self. The money you set aside can start up a Mutual Fund account, a VUL (Variable Life Insurance), UITF and purchase some stocks. 

Every Christmas is a time to celebrate, so why not try celebrating Financial Freedom this year?  This gift suggestions are better in value and multiplies your money.  Rather than getting gifts that loses its appeal, usefulness and monetary value in a year's time, why not get something that continues on 'giving' and gains value every year?

The choice is yours, my friend. 

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