The World Bank reaffirmed its strong outlook for the Philippine economy, keeping its forecast of 6.5 percent growth in gross domestic product (GDP) for this year unchanged despite the apparent slowdown in manufacturing and exports in April.

The Washington-based lender said in its Global Economic Prospects report the Philippine economy could grow faster this year than the 6.1 percent recorded in 2014.

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