THE Philippines should continue developing a number of sectors to remain competitive locally and internationally, the World Bank and the National Competitiveness Council (NCC) said after the country slid six notches to the 103rd spot in the latest Doing Business 2016 Report.

World Bank economist Dr. Karl Kendrick Chua noted a huge potential in telecommunications, shipping and rice industries in terms of competitiveness and creating jobs.

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