Infrastructure

In-depth: Philippines
2015 Investment Guide
by KPMG in the Philippines

In this issue:
Philippine Economy and
Good Governance
Infrastructure Development Plan
Insights and Perspectives

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The Infrastructure Issue
In-depth: Philippines
Philippines
2015 Investment Guide
KPMG in the Philippines
Growthbyand
Opportunities
in the Philippine
Infrastructure Sector

2014-2015 Edition

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