Philippine Economy May Struggle to Reclaim Pre-Pandemic Growth Pace
Moody's Ratings forecasts the Philippine economy's medium-term growth potential at around 5.5 percent, suggesting a return to pre-pandemic growth rates of over 6 percent will be challenging without improved investment and business confidence, citing natural disaster and climate risks as constraints.
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