De Ocampo says economy, banks, "dynamic, vibrant"

From: Filipino Reporter | Date: May 8, 1997 | Copyright information


Filipino Reporter

05-08-1997

De Ocampo says economy, banks, `dynamic, vibrant'

Finance Secretary Roberto F. De Ocampo told Filipino-Americans in the Bay Area that the Philippine economy, especially the banking sector, remains "dynamic and vibrant," and blamed the Monte de Piedad Saving Banks woes on "management difficulties."

At the same time he called on Filipinos here to help the Philippines' "pursuit of excellence" to become "a world class econo...

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