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2004 Annual Report15. PN 2003-11 Who Benefits from the TariffReforms? Dr. Caesar B. CororatonRP, Japan to commence free trade talks this weekBusinessWorld; February 2, 200424. Interview, Dr. Eliseo PonceExperts: RDC no teeth to implement programsMindanao Times, p. 3; February 19, 2004Carmelito Francisco16. (Press Release)PN 2003-11 Who Benefitsfrom the Tariff Reforms?Dr. Caesar B. CororatonHigher tariff cut to boost exportsMalaya, p. 11; February 9, 200417. Interview, Dr. Mario B. LamberteSpecial Report: 4 th Quarter Banking ReportStable but short of spectacularBusinessWorld; February 10, 200418. Interview, Dr. Mario B. LamberteFOCUS: Economic teams of presidential candidates– Economic briefings are for freeBusinessWorld; February 11, 200419. (Press Release) PN 2003-11 Who Benefitsfrom the Tariff Reforms? Dr. Caesar B.CororatonHigher tariff cut in RP-Japan FTA seen to boostexportsPhilippine Star, p. B12; February 12, 200420. (Book) Economic Crisis Once MoreDr. Mario B. LamberteA country at the crossroads: Economic dysfunctioncaused by Philippine presidencies (1986-2004)Manila Times, p. A7; February 16, 2004Dr. Ernie Gonzales21. DP 2003-17 Analysis of the President’sBudget for 2004: Looking for the Complete(Fiscal) Picture; Dr. Rosario G. ManasanReenacted budget: What does it mean?BusinessWorld- Yellow Pad; February 16,200422. Interview, Dr. Rosario G. ManasanIncreased government spending expected for thefirst six monthsBusinessWorld; February 18, 200423. (Press Release) Dr. Tereso Tullao andMichael Angelo Cortez (PASCN-DLSU)Health workers for JapanBusinessWorld; February 18, 200425. Interviews, Dr. Mario Lamberte, Dr. RosarioManasan and Dr. Aniceto OrbetaSpecial Report: Philippine Business CycleBusinessWorld; February 19, 200426. Interview, Dr. Eliseo PonceRDCs have become just ‘talking clubs’Sun Star Davao; February 19, 2004Christie Enriquez-Uayan27. Finance, DBM merger backedMalaya (p. 15); February 23, 2004Juliet Javellana28. Interview, Dr. Myrna AustriaAn alternative employment strategy for the nextadministrationManila Times, Opinion SectionFebruary 26, 2004Rene E. Ofreneo29. Interview, Dr. Gilberto M. LlantoBusiness agenda will not be enough, says RomuloBusinessWorld; March 1, 200430. (Press Release) Prospects and Problems ofExpanding Trade With Japan: A Survey ofPhilippine ExportersDr. Rosalina Palanca-Tan (ADMU-PASCN)Study says RP farm sector should be part of Japantrade dealBusinessWorld; March 1, 200431. Dr. Rosario G. ManasanTariffs on sugar-based juices hiked in drive toincrease government revenuesBusinessWorld; March 2, 200432. Dr. Gilberto LlantoPrivate participation in infrastructure provision?BusinessWorld- Yellow Pad, p. 21March 8, 200433