Economic growth alone is not enough to lift 25 percent of Philippine population out of poverty, the World Bank's lead economist for the Philippines said, noting that there are still areas that should be strengthened to eradicate the country's main problem.

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

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