MANILA -- The Philippine economy fell short of an ambitious growth target for 2023 as rising inflation and interest rate hikes dampened household spending power.
Economy
Philippines misses official target with 5.6% GDP growth in 2023
Latest annual data falls short of 7.6% expansion in previous year
A public market in Manila's Quezon City. The Philippine economy has been hit by soaring inflation. © Reuters
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