Most of the criticisms gloss over the fact that the Supreme Court, although unelected, enjoys equal standing as the other two branches of government. Also, the Supreme Court tries its best to stand above the political fray. Every Court ruling is the product of careful reflection on the law. Economic Planning Secretary Arsi Balisacan says, without providing much evidence, that “strong fundamentals” will propel a higher growth rate this year. The rule of thumb has been to sustain a growth rate of seven percent to make a real dent in our poverty profile.
