THE PHILIPPINES was one of the fastest-growing economies in Asia in 2016, despite uncertainties brought about by leadership transition and developments in the external environment.

The government has vowed to sustain the solid growth in 2017 within the range of 6.5 percent to 7.5 percent by ramping up its spending for infrastructure and social services under the P3.35-trillion national budget.

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