Philippines Economy

economic background 

Despite an abundance of natural resources , the Philippines is one of the poorest countries in asia . Many people live below the poverty line . Many people live below the poverty line . Many philippine workers make their living in agriculture , forestry , or fishing . over half work in service industries , which include education , government , medicine , trade , transporation , communication and financial services . A growing number of people work in manufactoring , construction  ,and mining . In addition , millions of filipinos work in other countries and send part of their earning back home .

covid-19 impact on economy 

Place where were more than 25 percent  of the population , are university students , they been tested positive.  Back in march the disease was spreading mostly within hospitals and care homes, among highly vulnerable people and their carers . policy was based on the false assumption that most people would show symptoms , so carers could go from home to home without testing .  

citations  

Putzel, James. "Philippines." World Book Student, World Book, 2020,
www.worldbookonline.com/student/article?id=ar427000. Accessed 4 Nov. 2020.

Ridley, Matt. "Riding the wave: Students who catch Covid may be saving lives by building up immunity." Spectator, vol. 344, no. 10025, 17 Oct. 2020, p. 20+. Gale OneFile: High School Editionhttps://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A639633754/STOM?u=tel_s_tsla&sid=STOM&xid=d533e3a8. Accessed 4 Nov. 2020.

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