MANILA, Philippines – Eastern Samar posted the fastest economic growth among Philippine provinces and highly urbanized cities, lifted by a post-pandemic tourism surge and government investments to improve connectivity across the archipelago.
Latest data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed Eastern Samar—popular for its beaches, eco parks, and historical sites—grew by 10.2 percent year-on-year.
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