1.   Analysts warned that the Philippine economy could be crippled if people and cargo were not able to move smoothly around the country.

2.   As in other Southeast Asian countries, ethnic Chinese exert a powerful influence on the Philippine economy.

3.   Beneath the last-minute spit and polish, the Philippine economy and business environment are in their best shape in more than a decade, analysts said.

4.   A weak currency could hobble the already fragile Philippine economy.

5.   But even if he survives, the damage to the already-ailing Philippine economy has been done.

6.   Chan said he would wait for additional government measures to support the Philippine economy before buying or selling Philippine bonds.

7.   Consunji, however, said he sees robust growth in other areas, such as residential and industrial markets, as the Philippine economy expands.

8.   Critics argue Estrada has made a mess of the Philippine economy.

9.   Ethnic Chinese businesses have a strong influence on the Philippine economy.

10.   Even with inflation at levels that other Asian countries would find intolerable, the Philippine economy is far stronger than it was a few years ago, economists said.