8. (1) All the more should you focus
on RUNNING LEAN, because we
are moving towards the ASEAN
integration.
9. The Philippine economy has
shown solid growth
performance over the
2000s. The country,
however, has not
yet succeeded in translating
this into inclusive growth,
one that can benefit the
entire population. (Asian
Development Bank)
10. Despite opportunities created by
the economic growth in the period,
many people remain poor and
unemployed,
and investments in the country are
still below the regional standard.
Identifying and connecting that
missing
link between economic growth and
poverty reduction is the Philippine
economy’s enormous challenge.
(Asian Development Bank)
11. It’s time that we start describing the world
as “fat” or “lean.”
“Lean” societies approach consumption
and production with scarcity in mind.
(Olopade, 2014)
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/01/opinion/sunday/forget-
developing-fat-nations-must-go-lean.html?_r=0