Philippines' robust Q3 growth beats expectations, outlook less certain

Manila

THE Philippine economy grew at its fastest pace in more than three years in July-September, most of President Rodrigo Duterte's first 100 days in office, setting him up to meet the ambitious target he set for the year.

Mr Duterte's government was quick to take advantage of the favourable figures, saying they showed that the president "offers more than 'war on drugs'."

Mr Duterte, a former prosecutor who was elected in May on promises of a fierce campaign against crime and illicit drugs, said in …