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Socio-Economic Development-Histor
Development:History
Before Pre-Colonial Period
1565
Pre-colonial Philippines was a
collection of decentralized chiefdoms
with an agrarian economy based on
farming, fishing, and trade.
1895
During the colonial period, the Spanish
introduced cash crops and established a
feudal system with large plantations
called haciendas.
1972
Post-World War II saw reforms aimed at
modernizing the economy and reducing
poverty, with an increase in foreign
investment and trade.
1986
The martial law era saw economic
policies aimed at promoting
industrialization and self-sufficiency but
was marred by corruption and cronyism.
Present
The post-EDSA economy saw a shift
towards neoliberal economic policies,
leading to economic growth but also
rising inequality and lack of inclusive
growth.