The fund expects the Philippine economy to grow this year by 6.3 percent, up from 5.7 percent in 1996.

There are so many other problems with the Philippine economy.

It was crucial for the country at that time to regain the investors' confidence in the Philippine economy.

These mostly small or medium enterprises play a significant role in the Philippine economy.

The Philippine economy is growing strongly enough to make such loans attractive.

Despite the uncertainties, the Philippine economy is showing signs of recovery.

The migrant workers send home more than $1 billion a year, considered vital to the Philippine economy.

It is also one of the indicators on the general state of the Philippine economy.

The Philippine economy recovered dramatically during the years 1993-1997.

He believes the Philippine economy will grow strongly this year.