The National Capital Region (NCR), which includes Metro Manila, retained the largest share of the Philippine economy but was surpassed by Eastern Visayas in terms of the pace of growth, the latest government data showed on Thursday.

Analysts see an indication of continued regional imbalance in the country, which warrants expansive economic development outside the capital.

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