Philippines Q2 GDP Revised Upwards to 2.4%
The Philippine statistics agency announced on Friday that the second quarter economic growth has been revised upwards to 2.4% from the previously reported 2.3%. Growth figures for the third quarter are scheduled for release on November 9.
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