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What kind of economic structure helps the Philippines grow? In this clip, Dr. Jose Ramon “Toots” Albert, Senior Research Fellow at the Philippine Institute for Development Studies, discusses competing views on what kind of economic structure can best drive growth, distinguishing between manufacturing-led development and a more service-driven economy, and what these choices mean for jobs, productivity, and long-term development outcomes. This excerpt is from a longer conversation hosted by INCITE