MANILA, March 21 -- House of Representatives Speaker Martin Romualdez said the World Economic Forum's (WEF) forecast that the Philippines can become a USD2-trillion economy in the next decade is a milestone in the country's journey towards "economic prosperity."

In a statement on Thursday, Romualdez said the anticipated economic growth could be attainable with the government's fiscal strategy and efforts to promote further investments.

He also expressed optimism that with a sustained growth of 7 percent to 8 percent annually, the Philippines could achieve this target within a decade.

"This growth is not just a statistic; it represents a transformative shift in the lives of our citizens," Romualdez said.

"Our path to this economic mile...