PH Economy Loses Steam, Grows 2.1% in Q3
Philippine economic growth decelerated to 2.1% in the third quarter, weighed down by persistently weak household spending and investment. This marks a slowdown from the previous quarter and the same period last year, indicating a loss of economic momentum.
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