Philippine economy could grow past 4% in fourth quarter

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MANILA, Philippines — After a weak first half and a potentially sluggish third quarter, Philippine economic growth could recover to more than 4 percent in the last three months of the year amid a massive catch-up in infrastructure spending.

This is according to economists at the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P), who said they expect third-quarter growth to remain tepid at around 2.3 percent. Still, they said some “green shoots” have begun to emerge.

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Philippine economy could grow past 4% in fourth quarter

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