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Manufacturing expands at slower pace in July

By Louella Desiderio | August 2, 2024 - 12:00am

Philippine manufacturing activity expanded at a slightly weaker pace in July partly due to disruptions brought about by Super...

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China factory activity dips further in May 2

June 1, 2023 - 12:00am

China’s manufacturing activity shrank in May for the second successive month, official figures showed Wednesday, the latest sign that the country’s economic recovery is losing steam.

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Local factories stumble in April as headwinds crimp output

May 2, 2023 - 10:35am

Local factories lost some momentum as headwinds, in the form of retreating demand and resignations, continued to roil production...

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Factory output slows to 7-month low in March

By Louella Desiderio | April 4, 2023 - 12:00am

The country’s manufacturing activity growth in March slipped to its slowest rate of expansion in seven months amid high...

Business

Local factories slow down in March amid pricey operating costs

April 3, 2023 - 10:35am

Local factories slowed down in March as operating costs continued to turn expensive but some reprieve is on the horizon as...

Business

Rising production costs choke off Philippine factories' ascent in February

By Ramon Royandoyan | March 1, 2023 - 11:35am

The latest reading settled above the 50-benchmark separating growth from contraction.

Business

PMFTC wins top employer award for 4th straight year

February 10, 2023 - 12:00am

PMFTC Inc., the local affiliate of Philip Morris International was recently re-certified as a Top Employer in the Philippines for the fourth year in a row in recognition of the company’s excellence in human...

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Factory activity hits 7-month high in January  

By Louella Desiderio | February 2, 2023 - 12:00am

The country’s manufacturing sector had a good start to the year as it continued to grow, hitting a seven-month high...

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Local factories finish 2022 on high note despite headwinds

By Ramon Royandoyan | January 3, 2023 - 10:58am

Philippine factories finished the year strong, hurdling through headwinds while resurgent domestic demand is expected to keep...

Business

Factory output moves up in November despite inflation woes

By Ramon Royandoyan | December 1, 2022 - 2:12pm

Local factory output continued its ascent in November on the back of resurgent demand, but employment numbers slid down as...

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