THE Philippine Gross Domestic Product (GDP) posted a growth of 5.9 percent in the third quarter of 2023.
The main contributors to the third quarter 2023 growth were: Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles, 5.0 percent; Financial and insurance activities, 9.5 percent; and Construction, 14.0 percent.
Major economic sectors, namely: Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, Industry, and Services all posted positive growths in the third quarter of 2023 with 0.9 percent, 5.5 percent, and 6.8 percent, respectively.
On the demand side, Household final consumption expenditure (HFCE) grew by 5.0 percent in the third quarter of 2023. Similarly, Government final consumption expenditure (GFCE), and Exports of goods and services posted growths of 6.7 percent and 2.6 percent, respectively. Meanwhile, Gross capital formation, and Imports of goods and services posted a contraction of 1.6 percent and 1.3 percent, respectively.
The Gross National Income (GNI) grew by 12.1 percent in the third quarter of 2023. Likewise, Net Primary Income (NPl) from the Rest of the World grew by 112.5 percent during the period.
