THE Philippine economy is still on track to return to its pre-pandemic level in the first quarter of the year despite global headwinds, Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Karl Kendrick Chua said.

"As of the end of 2021, I believe we were P100 billion short from reaching pre-pandemic level. So, I still believe that in the first quarter, we will exceed the 2019 level," Chua said in a virtual briefing on Tuesday.

Premium + Digital Edition

Ad-free access


P 80 per month
(billed annually at P 960)
  • Unlimited ad-free access to website articles
  • Limited offer: Subscribe today and get digital edition access for free (accessible with up to 3 devices)

TRY FREE FOR 14 DAYS
See details
See details