428. Telegram From the Embassy in the Philippines to the Department of State1
515. Embdes 100.2 For Robertson. I would like to draw your attention to my despatch 100 which left here August 1. It is a brief review of recent economic developments in the Philippines and describes what might become a serious, if not critical, situation. It recommends therefore that we induce the Philippine Government to invite an IMF survey mission to conduct a study as soon after the elections as possible. I would appreciate receiving authorization to start discussions of the advantages and need of such a survey with appropriate Philippine Government officials and with certain influential and knowledgeable Filipino private citizens close to the economic and financial scene.