by pna
The
Philippine economy grew by 6.4 percent in the first quarter of 2012.
The better than expected economic growth was due to sustained private sector confidence and accelerated government spending.
There were healthy increases in the services sector, complemented by growth in exports and increases in household consumption expenditures.
The first quarter GDP figure validates the optimistic outlook of the President and his economic team.
It is the highest first quarter
GDP growth in a non-election year since 2006; the second highest in Asia; and the highest growth rate in the entire ASEAN region for this period.
We are confident that the positive trajectory of our GDP growth will be sustained in the latter quarters of this year, which have traditionally demonstrated more robust and dynamic economic performance.
Moreover, this affirmation of our country’s steady advance toward inclusive growth comes on the heels of Moody’s Investors Service upgrade of our credit outlook to positive from stable. All indications point to the global economy’s continued
confidence in the Philippines, as well as to a more optimistic outlook within the country.
The hard work continues, on the firm foundations of these recent achievements. As the Aquino administration has been resolute in carrying out its agenda of reform and in institutionalizing good governance, it will continue to be equally steadfast in translating our
economy’s gains into employment opportunities, programs geared toward poverty alleviation, and the systemic improvement of the way of life of Filipinos.
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