Bloomberg's William Pesek: In Manila, Downgrades Are Good for Bonds

Bloomberg Asian Analyst William Pesek, finds it ironic that after two recent credit rating downgrades investment bank ING sees the Philippine debt as the “most attractive” in Asia. Citing economic growth, stabilizing politics, opportunities to fiscal reform, outsourcing opportunities, and tourism as strong selling points, Mr Pesek thinks that this administration has the window of opportunity to prove these bullish outlook right `` Like all windows of opportunity, this one may not stay open for very long. If the Philippines uses it wisely, its bondholders could be a happy bunch.”