English: A closer look shows that the country spends only 0.2% of GDP on research and development. "This is very low, compared to the 1.8% of GDP of Singapore and the 1% of GDP of Thailand and Vietnam. Take note, these countries outperform us in terms of manufacturing growth," he said.
Filipino: Ayon sa datos, gumagasta ang Pilipinas ng 0.2% lamag ng GDP sa R&D. "This is very low, compared to the 1.8% of GDP of Singapore and the 1% of GDP of Thailand and Vietnam. Take note, these countries outperform us in terms of manufacturing growth," giit ni Cayetano.