Manila, May 8 -- House of Representatives Speaker Martin Romualdez said Thursday the Philippine economy is moving in the right direction, with recent growth translating into real gains for ordinary Filipinos.

In a statement, Romualdez said the 5.4 percent gross domestic product (GDP) expansion posted in the first quarter of 2025 translates to more opportunities for work, stronger support for small businesses, increased public investments in infrastructure and agriculture, and better government services driven by higher revenue collections.

He said the country's first-quarter growth performance is proof that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s policies are producing tangible results on the ground.

"This growth means more than just numbe...