The Philippine economy grew by more than 6% in 2014 making it the second fastest growing economy in Asia after China. This is the longest sustained growth period in the country since the 1950s. [http:--m.economictimes.com-news-international-business-philippines-economy-surges-by-6-per-cent-for-third-consecutive-year-articleshow-46051103.cms ("Economic Times")]date=August 2019