1. Based on records, the United States in the past 20 years has invested nearly Php 29.6 billion ($582 million) in the Philippine health sector and has provided nearly Php 228.8 billion ($4.5 billion) in total assistance (USAID, 2020). The share of the total aid received from the U.S. to the Philippines stands around 15 percent (Purushothaman, 2017). Why do you think the United States is investing (FDIs, aid, etc.) so much in the Philippines?
2. During election time, unfortunately, there is rampant vote buying which increases the money supply in circulation leading to inflation. Explain the role of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas to arrest this situation.