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Rising economy

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Rising economy: A building under construction rises up between others Thursday in Manila Philippines. The National Economic Development Authority stated that the gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 6.4 percent in the first quarter of 2012 and posted the highest growth among ASEAN and other neighboring countries except China. (AP/Pat Roque)Rising economy: A building under construction rises up between others Thursday in Manila Philippines. The National Economic Development Authority stated that the gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 6.4 percent in the first quarter of 2012 and posted the highest growth among ASEAN and other neighboring countries except China. (AP/Pat Roque)