Philippine Economy Likely to Expand by 5.3% in 2026 — AMRO - BusinessWorld Online

Philippine economy likely to expand by 5.3% in 2026 — AMRO - BusinessWorld Online

By Aubrey Rose A. Inosante, Reporter THE Philippine economy is likely to grow by 5.3% this year, driven by robust domestic demand, although private investment risks persist amid the graft scandal, the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) said on Wednesday. In its latest Regional Economic Outlook quarterly update, AMRO sees Philippine gross domestic product (GDP) expanding by 5.3% in 2026, unchanged from its annual consultation report rel…

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