Traffic disruptions and paralyzed businesses aside, the Philippines’ hosting of the 2015 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit came at an opportune time, an economist said.

“We are ready to host . . . we are doing it the height of our growth spurt,” said Alvin Ang, economics professor at Ateneo de Manila university.

Premium + Digital Edition

Ad-free access


P 80 per month
(billed annually at P 960)
  • Unlimited ad-free access to website articles
  • Limited offer: Subscribe today and get digital edition access for free (accessible with up to 3 devices)

TRY FREE FOR 14 DAYS
See details
See details