Fiscal reforms to unlock GDP gains for Philippines – World Bank

Philstar - Sep 28, 2026

The Philippines could generate fiscal gains equivalent to as much as 7.1 percent of gross domestic product by improving tax collection and making public spending more efficient, according to the World Bank.

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