Q1 GDP for the Philippines, published today, showed that the economy continued to expand despite a significant fall in government spending. The big picture is that domestic demand remains robust despite growing external sector risks. As such, the central bank (BSP) focus will be on tackling overheating risks and anchoring inflation expectations by tightening policy further.
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