Philippine economy to rebound in 2026 with at least 5% growth, says minister

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MANILA, Feb 2 : The Philippine economy will bounce back this year with growth of at least 5 per cent, supported by sound fundamentals and a solid performance in its key revenue sectors, the finance minister said on Monday.  The Philippine economy grew just 4.4 per cent in 2025, well below the government's 5.5 per cent to 6.5 per cent target for the year, as a corruption scandal weighed on public spending and undermined consumer and investor confidence. Finance Secretary Frederick Go said the

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