APEC 2015: Building economies through ‘inclusive growth’

UNDER the Philippines’ chairmanship, this year’s APEC focuses on building economies that feature ‘inclusive growth.’

“Inclusive growth is where economic progress enables the betterment of our peoples; and where those empowered peoples can open the doors wider to even greater progress, spurring a virtuous cycle of empowerment and continuous development,” explained President Benigno Aquino 3rd during the opening ceremony of APEC at the Green Sun Hotel in Makati City on December 1, 2014.