‘Strong growth, low inflation seen in 2017’

THE Philippines is expected to continue posting strong growth without the risk of runaway inflation next year as economic planners see the emergence of more opportunities fortifying the economy against external headwinds.

At an Investor Conference Call held last week by the government’s Investor Relations Office (IRO), economic officials told local and foreign fund managers, analysts and other international stakeholders that the 2017 targets of robust growth and modest inflation are achievable.