# Philippine economy slows more than expected in Q3, annual growth target in doubt

> Philippine GDP grew 2.1% in the third quarter, its fifth consecutive slowdown, as household and government spending weakened and farm output fell 4.8%. The economy would need to grow 6.3% in the fourth quarter to reach the lower end of the government’s 3.5%–4.5% full-year target.

- Date: 2026-11-09 · published 2026-11-09T06:13:54.594Z
- Category: weather · region Philippines · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/88849-philippine-economy-slows-more-than-expected-in-q3-annual-growth-target-in-doubt
- Commodities: [Philippine Peso (PHP per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDPHP.md)

## Why it matters

The farm contraction may constrain local food availability, while high food and fuel costs and weaker household demand can limit consumption. The article does not identify a specific feed commodity affected.

## Sources

- straitstimes.com: https://www.straitstimes.com/business/economy/philippine-economy-slows-more-than-expected-in-q3-annual-growth-target-in-doubt

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