PHILIPPINE economic growth likely settled within the 6.0- to 6.5-percent range in the third quarter (Q3) of the year, an economist said on Friday.

Seasonal increase in importation, manufacturing and other production activities in preparation for the increased demand during the holiday season likely helped boost growth during the quarter, Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. chief economist Michael Ricafort said in a Viber message.

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