However, for 65 years under the neocolonial republic, the Philippine economy has been in a constant state of crisis, unable to achieve self-reliance and always dependent on foreign loans and capital infusion.
Subalit nitong nakaraang 65 taon ng neokolonyal na republika, ang ekonomya ng Pilipinas ay palagiang nasa krisis, bigong makatayo sa sariling paa at pirming nakasalalay sa dayong pautang at pamumuhunan.