The effective implementation of the Governments economic program and its success hinge on the dissemination of accurate, timely and comprehensive economic information for the use of analysts and investors in making investment recommendations and decisions. These include providing easy access to information from the different economic agencies of the Government, the emerging policy environment and current thrusts, as well as the recent performance of the economy. The IRO website [www.iro.ph] was created to effectively enhance the disclosure of economic information and data on the Philippines. The site includes the following information:

• The data bases for economic and financial information of the Philippine Government

• The monthly IRO newsletter

• Relevant speeches related to the Philippine Economy

• Presentation materials used in roadshows and teleconferences

• Press releases from the economic agencies

• A calendar of releases of economic information by the economic agencies

• Contact IRO for information request and to give comments on the website directory

• Gallery/Audio Video Presentation on various IRO events