BusinessWorld E-paper
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May 08, 2023
PHILIPPINE annual economic growth likely slowed in the first quarter, as elevated inflation and higher interest rates may have dampened consumer spending.
A BusinessWorld poll of 23 economists conducted last week yielded a median estimate of 6.1% gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the first three months of 2023.