9 FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES    
  in million U.S. dollars                      
                   
  2008 p/ Q1 Growth Rate  
    ITEM         Jan Feb Mar   2008   2007   2008 2007  
  FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES -44 -46 2 -88 -60 -46.7 16.7  
   
  Monetary  Authorities 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0  
  General  Government 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0  
  Banks -44 -46 2 -88 -60 -46.7 16.7  
  Other sectors 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0  
   
  ASSETS :  Residents' Investments Abroad -36 -20 -36 -92 -30 -206.7 -36.4  
   
  Monetary  Authorities 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0  
  General  Government 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0  
  Banks -36 -20 -36 -92 -30 -206.7 -36.4  
  Other sectors 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0  
   
  LIABILITIES : Non-residents' Investments -80 -66 -34 -180 -90 -100.0 4.3  
  in the Philippines  
   
  Monetary  Authorities 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0  
  General  Government 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0  
  Banks -80 -66 -34 -180 -90 -100.0 4.3  
  Other sectors 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0  
                                   
  Note:   Balance is derived by deducting assets from liabilities.                    
                 p/ - preliminary