LITERACY CHAMPION (Clockwise) Wood reads with Nepalese students; distributing books in a novel way – by yak; and with school children in Nepal. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

According to Wood, factors such as good medium-term economic growth rates and a rising middle-class and urbanization have made his team optimistic about the Philippines’ opportunities. He also leans on sound advice, particularly from the likes of former Philippine finance secretary and art collector Lito Camacho.

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