Noynoy Aquino’s rule: Numbers tell part of the story

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MANILA, Philippines—What Benigno S. Aquino III achieved as President from 2010 to 2016 could vary depending on which side of the current political fence the observer is standing.

 

But data from the government and other records would show numbers that could speak on their own about the late former President’s governance.

 
Economic growth
 

During Aquino’s term, the Philippine economy had its time in the spotlight with numbers not seen before.

 
The Aquino legacy: solid macroeconomy, healthy finances
 

The country’s GDP growth averaged 6.2 percent yearly under Aquino.

 

From a 3.6 percent growth in 2011, GDP grew…

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