Filipina Microsoft executive on fostering growth through technology

MANILA, Philippines – One in every three

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fishermen and farmers are poor in the Philippines. The numbers have rarely improved for the past decade, despite the steadily growing economy. Closing the gap between the rich and poor in the country remains a challenge. But it doesn’t mean that it cannot be done.

“I think, for the Philippines, the challenge is how to continue growing in this country and how to continue growing in a more inclusive way. I would focus on very specific things like the access to quality education for more Filipinos and leverage the power of technology to do that,” said Iloilo-born Dr. Astrid Tuminez. Tuminez is Microsoft Regional Director for Corporate, External and Legal Affairs in Southeast Asia. She has been helping instrumental in pushing governments all over Asia to create policies that would drive inclusive growth.

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