Global debt watcher Fitch Ratings maintained its 5.6 percent growth forecast for the Philippines this year, citing support from large government infrastructure investments, robust services exports, and private consumption.
However, the New York-based credit rating agency warned that the ongoing political turmoil over the alleged misuse of the flood control fund could dampen investor confidence.
“We expect the Philippines’ economy to expand by 5.6 perce
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