THE government is positive the Philippines will be among the top performing emerging economies in Asia this year, expecting further growth of 7.1 percent in the fourth quarter and claiming reduced criminality in the country.

The Philippines was the fastest-growing Asian economy in the third quarter, posting gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 7.1 percent, according to the National Economic Development Authority.

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