Economy
Philippine Economy Faces Slower Growth This Year Amid Investment, Consumer Spending Weakness
Philippine economic growth forecasts for this year have been lowered due to persistent weakness in investment and household spending. Analysts highlight the recovery of infrastructure investment as crucial for economic rebound following a sharper-than-expected second-quarter slowdown.
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