WB Urges PH to Connect Growth Corridors Beyond Metro Manila
The World Bank stated that the Philippines' next phase of economic growth hinges on its cities and surrounding corridors functioning as integrated regional economies, urging the government to move beyond isolated local government support and foster regional connectivity.
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