THE World Bank has cut its 2023 growth forecast for the Philippines to 5.6 percent from 6.0 percent, citing persistent high inflation, stringent financial conditions, and a challenging global environment.

The Washington-based multilateral organization also expects growth to slow further in 2024, but trimmed its outlook to 5.8 percent from 5.9 percent.

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