Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services (S&P) is maintaining its 2015 growth forecast for the Philippines at 5.6 percent, with the economy viewed as the strongest performer among its regional peers.

A slight rise to 5.7 percent is expected for 2016, meanwhile, and the debt watcher warned that policy continuity could become an issue as the Aquino administration steps down next year.

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