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2026-02-19 15:47:03
[Philippine Central Bank Governor: GDP Growth Expected at 4.6% in 2026, Poised to Approach 6% in 2027] ⑴ The Governor of the Central Bank of the Philippines stated on Wednesday that the country's GDP growth is projected at 4.6% in 2026, while economic growth is expected to accelerate to 5.9% in 2027, approaching 6%. ⑵ This forecast reflects the Philippine central bank's optimistic assessment of the medium-term economic outlook. The projected growth rate for 2027 is 1.3 percentage points higher than that for 2026, reflecting a potential gradual strengthening of economic momentum. ⑶ The central bank official's statement provides the market with official forward guidance on the economic growth path. Whether the actual growth rate can reach the target will depend on the strength of the recovery in global demand, domestic investment, and consumption. ⑷ The Philippine economy is gradually recovering from multiple challenges, and the central bank's growth outlook for the next two years provides important reference for monetary policy formulation and corporate investment decisions.
