PH Firms Brace for Tougher Times Post-Christmas
Philippine businesses anticipate a return to harsh realities after the Christmas season, with the holiday boom expected to offer only temporary relief from mounting domestic and external pressures. Inflation and high interest rates are seen as dampening consumer spending, raising concerns about economic growth.
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