Davos forum chief praises PH for remarkable growth

By Catherine S. Valente

Jan 20, 2023 12:12 am

DAVOS, Switzerland: World Economic Forum (WEF) President Børge Brende lauded the Philippines Wednesday for its remarkable gross domestic product (GDP) growth, describing it as the 'fastest growing' economy in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean).

During a one-on-one with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Brende noted that the Philippine economy outpaced that of other countries in Southeast Asia.

Philippine's President Ferdinand Marcos Jr (R) speaks next to WEF president Borge Brende during a session at the Congress centre during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on January 18, 2023. Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP

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