People flock to Divisoria ahead of the holiday season, Dec. 21, 2023. -- Photo by Walter Bollozos, The Philippine Star

MANILA – The Philippines statistics agency has revised third quarter economic growth downwards to 3.9% from 4.0%, reflecting changes in the contributions made by sectors like real estate, electricity and food service activities, it said Wednesday.

Official fourth quarter gross domestic product (GDP) and full0tear numbers will be released on Thursday. — Reuters