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Approved investments sustain upward momentum

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Renewable energy continued to dominate investment approvals, while proposed auto incentives may support local production...

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May factory output continues to recover

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Electronics, petroleum and basic metals kept factory activity expanding despite weakness in chemicals, transport equipment...

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Manufacturing rebounds, but cost pressures

June 2, 2026 - 10:10am

Manufacturing returned to expansion, but elevated input costs and weak exports continue to weigh on the sector.

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Manufacturing activity recovers in May

By Louella Desiderio | June 2, 2026 - 12:00am

The country’s manufacturing activity returned to expansion mode in May, supported by improved demand and higher ou...

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SteelAsia secures P1.25 billion loan for green initiatives

By Louella Desiderio | May 23, 2026 - 12:00am

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Factory activity declines in April

By Louella Desiderio | May 5, 2026 - 12:00am

Philippine manufacturing activity slipped into negative territory in April due to weak demand and higher costs stemming from...

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SteelAsia to put up biggest industrial solar rooftop in Philippines

By Louella Desiderio | April 30, 2026 - 12:00am

SteelAsia Manufacturing Corp. has tapped Buskowitz Energy for a rooftop solar project in Cebu.

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Pax Silica

By Boo Chanco | April 24, 2026 - 12:00am

We keep missing the boat in attracting enough foreign manufacturing investments.

Business

Factory output grew at its fastest pace in 8 months

April 8, 2026 - 10:02am

Factory output improved, though durability of the manufacturing rebound remains uncertain.

Stock Commentary

Philippine factory output growth slows in January

By Louella Desiderio | March 7, 2026 - 12:00am

Philippine manufacturing output grew at a slower pace at the start of the year, driven by the decline in food production...

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