Economic growth alone is not enough to solve the Philippines’ poverty problem, a World Bank economist said, noting vulnerabilities that need to be addressed.

In a presentation at The Manila Times 3rd Business Forum on Tuesday, World Bank lead economist Rogier van der Brink said Philippine economic growth now seemed to be more inclusive, with government data showing that poverty incidence had dropped to 25.8 percent in 2014 from 27.9 percent in 2012.

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