The Philippine economy's annual growth in the second quarter was revised upwards to 5.8 per cent from the previously announced 5.6 per cent, the statistics agency said on Wednesday.

The revision followed changes to data from sectors including trade and repair of motor vehicles, motorcycles, personal and household goods; construction; and other services, the Philippine Statistics Authority said on its website. (http://bit.ly/1SjiDIX)

Official third quarter GDP data will be released on Thursday.

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