The Philippine economy may have surged in the first quarter of this year, but its growth is not inclusive enough, especially in providing employment to Filipinos, an economist said on Friday.

In a text message, University of the Philippines (UP) economist Benjamin Diokno said the economy is “certainly not inclusive given the weak employment numbers in January.”

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