RECOVERY of the local economy this year is seen to be driven by a wider vaccination rollout, accommodative fiscal and monetary policies, and infrastructure spending.

In a webinar organized by the Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines on Friday, Asian Development Bank Country Director for the Philippines Kelly Bird said they have upgraded their economic growth projections for the country this year to 6 percent from the previous 5.5 percent.

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