Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez 3rd said that while the Asia-Pacific region was leading global economic growth, many communities were being left out. ‘Build Build Build’ and the comprehensive tax reforms are excellent initiatives to continue the Philippines’ economic growth,” he added. One of the projects approved was the $380-million Improving Growth Corridors in Mindanao Road Sector Project. Ongoing and soon to be roll out projects will make Mindanao a showcase of Philippine growth, Dominguez claimed. Beginning this year, he said, the government would seek make Mindanao “the spear point of our rapid economic growth.”

Source: Manila Times March 09, 2018 16:30 UTC