THE Philippine economy is projected to grow by over 6 percent this year, driven by the continued growth in consumer spending and the services sector, an economist said.

During the virtual post-State of the Nation Address briefing on Friday, University of Asia and the Pacific economist Victor Abola said the economy will likely grow by 6.1 percent this year.

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