THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) has slashed its 2023 growth forecast for the Philippines and said that interest rates may have to be kept high for a much longer period to address inflation risks.

The Washington-based lender, following the conclusion of Article IV consultations, announced on Tuesday that it now expected the country to post 5.3-percent growth this year, down from the 6.2-percent projected in July.

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