Can Philippine Manufacturing Ever Recover?

First of the three part series, this article takes a deep dive in the historical and structural challenges faced by the Philippine manufacturing industry. Looking into the country's transition through the first three Industrial Revolutions, the article demonstrated how prolonged import-substitution strategies and neglect of agricultural modernizations hampered industrial growth. With a compelling analysis of the potential for recovery and integration into the Fourth Industrial Revolution, this article is a must-read for policymakers, economists, and stakeholders aiming to revitalize the nation's industrial sector.

A publication of the School of Economics, University of Asia and the Pacific, Philippines

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