A promising outlook, despite some pitfalls

THE Manila Times' Midyear Economic Forum is being held today, and this year's event carries the theme, "Inspiring optimism, stimulating growth." We believe that is an appropriate theme. There is a great deal about the Philippines' economy that should inspire optimism as the year reaches its halfway mark and the prospects look good for continuing robust growth for the second half of the year. To mark the occasion of our forum and perhaps stimulate further conversation about the state and direction of the economy, we would like to offer our outlook for the remainder of 2024 and beyond.