Economics
Philippines Economy on Pace to Pre-Pandemic Levels This Year
- Fourth quarter GDP growth at 7.7% versus 6.3% survey estimate
- Officials expect return to pre-covid output despite outbreak
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The Philippine economy expanded more than expected in the fourth quarter, lending a firmer base to a recovery that policy makers expect will power output to pre-pandemic level this year.