The Philippines could become a high-income economy in 25 years if it sustains the above 6 percent economic growth achieved over the last five years, a Cabinet official said.

Future leaders of the country, Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said, must prioritize strategies under the proposed “Filipino 2040” initiative.

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