MANILA (Reuters) - President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, more politically secure than a year ago, trumpeted her government's economic achievements and set out her plan of action for the Philippines in her annual speech to the nation on Monday.
Some analysts viewed her promises of more spending to improve infrastructure, education, healthcare and the business climate as a message of hope to the developing Southeast Asian country.
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