Philippine GDP Growth Revised Up to 2.4% for Q2 2026, Still Weakest Since Pandemic
The Philippine economy recorded a GDP growth of 2.4% in the second quarter of 2026, revised upwards from initial forecasts. However, this figure remains the weakest growth rate since the COVID-19 pandemic, indicating a slow recovery.
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