AN Asean+3 think tank is keeping its Philippine gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecasts at 6.8 percent for this year and 6.9 percent for 2019, with exports and government spending being the growth drivers.

"The Philippines economy is forecast to grow by 6.8 percent in 2018 as exports remain buoyant and hurdles to budget execution are gradually being overcome," Asean+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) said.

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