STATEMENT ERNESTO M. PERNIA Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Press Conference on the Performance of the Philippine Economy for First Quarter 2017 May 18, 2017; 10:00 am Astoria Plaza, Ortigas Center Salutations… The Philippines remains one of the strongest performers among major emerging economies in Asia. It grew 6.4 percent in the first quarter of 2017, overtaking continue reading : Statement of Socioeconomic Planning Secretary on the 2017 Q1 Performance of the Philippine Economy