What will 2003 offer for the Philippine economy? Will this be another year of struggle for the whole nation? Or will there be plenty of opportunities for everyone? As the world faces another confrontation in the Middle East and the impending war is sending prices up, how will the country fare? Dr. Josef Yap provides us, in this issue, with yet another forecast this year and zeroes in on a recommendation for the administration: shape up or else. On the whole, however, he remains optimistic that the country--and the administration--shall experience a positive outing this year. This issue also features a report on the working women in the CALABARZON area and evaluates the effects of globalization on their work and the socioeconomic aspect of their lives. Read on and discover how these women fare in a varied environment in the face of global developments.
