Philippine economy likely to expand by 5.5 percent in 2023, says Fitch

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<figure class='op-interactive'><iframe allow='autoplay; fullscreen' frameborder='0' height='100%' id='ivsplayer01' scrolling='no' src='https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&spid=3001339&vid=2493393' width='100%'></iframe></figure><div class='iwantbar'>Watch more News on <a href='https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news' target='_blank'>iWantTFC</a></div><p>The Philippine economy is expected to remain resilient and expand by 5.5 percent this year, Fitch Ratings Director For Asia Pacific Banks Tamma Febrian said on Wednesday. </p><p>"We are forecasting for GDP growth to be around 5.5 percent for 2023, although this is also subject to quite a bit of downside risk given the interest rate trajectory and global external risks," Febrian said.</p><p>A recession is "very unlikely" for the Philippines, with the most likely scenario being a bit of moderation, she said.</p><p>Fitch Ratings also expects more expansion for net interest margin for local banks, he said. </p><p>The Philippines' gross domestic product (GDP) growth exceeded the target by growing 7.6 percent last year. Analysts are expecting a slower but still robust outturn this year.</p><ul class='op-related-articles'>	<li><a href='https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/01/26/23/ph-economy-exceeds-target-grows-76-percent-in-2022'>Philippine economy exceeds target, grows 7.6 percent in 2022</a></li>	<li><a href='https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/02/01/23/philippine-economy-seen-to-grow-62-percent-in-2023-citi-economist'>Philippine economy seen to grow 6.2 percent in 2023: Citi economist</a></li>	<li><a href='https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/02/09/23/ph-economy-may-slip-below-target-in-2023-ing-bank'>Philippine economy may grow below target at 5 pct in 2023: ING Bank</a></li></ul>

<p>A recession is "very unlikely" for the Philippines, with the most likely scenario being a bit of moderation, she said.</p><p>Fitch Ratings also expects more expansion for net interest margin for local banks, he said. </p><p>The Philippines' gross domestic product (GDP) growth exceeded the target by growing 7.6 percent last year. Analysts are expecting a slower but still robust outturn this year.</p><ul class='op-related-articles'>	<li><a href='https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/01/26/23/ph-economy-exceeds-target-grows-76-percent-in-2022'>Philippine economy exceeds target, grows 7.6 percent in 2022</a></li>	<li><a href='https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/02/01/23/philippine-economy-seen-to-grow-62-percent-in-2023-citi-economist'>Philippine economy seen to grow 6.2 percent in 2023: Citi economist</a></li>	<li><a href='https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/02/09/23/ph-economy-may-slip-below-target-in-2023-ing-bank'>Philippine economy may grow below target at 5 pct in 2023: ING Bank</a></li></ul>

<p>The Philippine economy is expected to remain resilient and expand by 5.5 percent this year, Fitch Ratings Director For Asia Pacific Banks Tamma Febrian said on Wednesday. </p><p>"We are forecasting for GDP growth to be around 5.5 percent for 2023, although this is also subject to quite a bit of downside risk given the interest rate trajectory and global external risks," Febrian said.</p>

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The Philippine economy is expected to stay resilient this year, Fitch Ratings Director For Asia Pacific Banks Tamma Febrian said.

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Philippine economy likely to expand by 5.5 percent in 2023, says Fitch

Philippine economy likely to expand by 5.5 percent in 2023, says Fitch