Philippines Banks on Quality Infrastructure Spending for H2 Growth
The Philippine government will focus on improving the quality of infrastructure investments and accelerating budget execution to support economic growth in the second half of the year, following a downgrade in its 2026 growth outlook. Delays in public spending and stricter scrutiny were cited as contributing factors.
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