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  "path": "/business/2026/05/08/313077/philippines-q1-gdp-up-2-8-on-year-lower-than-expected/",
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  "textContent": "MANILA — The Philippine economy PHGDP=ECI grew 2.8% in the first quarter, the country’s statistics agency said on Thursday, lower than forecast, constrained by the crisis in the Middle East and a delayed budget passage. Economists in a Reuters poll had expected first quarter gross domestic product growth to reach 3.5%. “The lingering effects of oil prices and (the impact) on supply chains […]\n\nThe post Philippines Q1 GDP up 2.8% on year, lower than expected appeared first on Interaksyon.",
  "title": "Philippines Q1 GDP up 2.8% on year, lower than expected"
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