The Philippine business media talks a lot about foreign direct investment (FDI
for short), so let's take a look into it and see why it's so important.
Sources/Links: What is FDI? https://www.thebalance.com/foreign-direct-
investment-fdi-pros-cons-and-importance-3306283 A look some of the effects of
FDI https://www.ejist.ro/files/pdf/369.pdf FDI and S. Korea
https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/6403544.pdf DTI wants to remove foreign
ownership caps http://www.bworldonline.com/dti-urges-removal-of-foreign-
ownership-caps-focus-on-job-creation/ NEDA recommends opening the Phil economy
to foreign investment http://www.neda.gov.ph/2015/01/08/attracted-investments-
philippines-open/ Protectionist clauses in 1987 Phil Constitution
https://www.philstar.com/business/2013/06/03/949375/protectionist-clauses-
philippine-constitution-restrict-flow-foreign-direct-investment PH still
lagging peers in FDI https://business.inquirer.net/261866/ph-still-lagging-
behind-peers-in-attracting-foreign-investments Gov't allows 100% foreign
ownership in 5 areas https://www.rappler.com/business/215642-40-percent-
foreign-ownership-public-works-foreign-investment-negative-list Don't credit
China for Phil FDI https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/iq/217047-charts-
philippines-china-economic-ties-relationship READ THIS ONE: Why is the
Philippines the Home for Chinese Offshore Gambling?
https://thediplomat.com/2018/11/why-is-the-philippines-the-home-for-chinese-
offshore-gambling/ Phil education system aimed at exporting workers
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/commentary/philippines-pitfalls-of-an-
education-aimed-at-exporting-people-10596292 Read more