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STEADY PROGRESS is being made in
the Philippines against chronic unem–
ployment and underemployment,
though efforts are hampered by oil–
fueled inflation. The Philippines is basi–
cally an agricultura! country, but manu–
facturing is taking on steadily increas–
ing importance. Clockwise from top
left: Philippine textile industry plays a
vital role in the nation's economy;
' 'jeepneys' '- elaborately decorated
jeeps operating as mini-buses- offer
inexpensive transportation in Manila; a
craftsman fashions a guitar while his
children look on; two Filipino young–
sters smile engagingly for the cam–
era.
Top L•ft: K•r•n Rubm-LI•iton,
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other• by Fr•ncolt
Lochon-Gtmmt! Lititon