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Philippines

The Philippines is primed for expansion in a number of sectors, including business process outsourcing where it is looking to tap into value-added knowledge processing outsourcing and insurance, which is expected to see consolidation as capital requirements are increased. The current government of Benigno Aquino III has received plaudits for its commitment to stamping out corruption and cutting red tape, and an increasing number of public-private partnerships should lead to rising opportunities for private investors.