The economy will grow by at least 6.5 percent this year, according to Ambassador Alfredo Yao, president of the country’s largest business organization—Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI).

Yao, newly reelected, told reporters that fourth quarter growth must at least be 6.8 percent to hit the whole-year target of 6.5 percent.

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