A local think tank doubts the government will reach its six to seven percent target economic growth this year amid high rates of inflation, unemployment and poverty.<br /><br />But an economist says otherwise as economic activities are still expected to increase in the latter part of the year.<br /><br />Details from EJ Gomez.<br /> <br />Visit our website for more #NewsYouCanTrust: https://www.cnnphilippines.com/<br /><br />Follow our social media pages:<br /><br />• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CNNPhilippines<br />• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnphilippines/<br />• Twitter: https://twitter.com/cnnphilippines<br />
