Diokno: PH economy grew likely at at 6.5% in 2018

THE Philippine economy likely grew by 6.5 percent in 2018, hitting the lower end of the government’s official target range, Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno said on Wednesday.

“The country’s growth is domestic-driven as we invest heavily in our infrastructure through the ‘Build, Build, Build’ program, and we also do the same for our human capital,” Diokno said in a news briefing.