The effective implementation of the Government’s economic program and its success hinge on the dissemination of accurate, timely and comprehensive economic information for the use of analysts and investors in making investment recommendations and decisions. These include providing easy access to information from the different economic agencies of the Government, the emerging policy environment and current thrusts, as well as the recent performance of the economy. The IRO website [www.iro.ph] was created to effectively enhance the disclosure of economic information and data on the Philippines. The site includes the following information:

1. The data bases for economic and financial information of the Philippine Government

2. Who’s who in the government bureaucracy

3. The monthly IRO newsletter

4. Relevant speeches related to the Philippine Economy

5. Presentation materials used in roadshows and teleconferences

6. Press releases from the economic agencies

7. A Guide to Investing in the Philippines

8. A calendar of releases of economic information by the economic agencies

9. Linkages to websites of pertinent agencies in Government and industry associations.

10. Contact IRO for information request and to give comments on the website directory

11. Gallery/Audio Video Presentation on various IRO events

Should you require regular and timely information on the Philippines, you may send an email request to our Executive Director, Claro P. Fernandez at FernandezCP@bsp.gov.ph.