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Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Department of Finance

“The Philippine economy is leading all Asian countries in the growth of projected gross domestic product based on the International Monetary Fund report in April.”

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Vera Files says: The Philippines does not have the highest projected GDP growth among Asian countries. It ranks fourth in the IMF’s 30 emerging and developing economies in the region, with a projected GDP growth of 6%. Palau holds the t…