Elections, local demand to fuel PH factory output

The Philippine manufacturing sector continued its growth in February 2016, reflecting increased production of furniture, food products, and rubber, as the sector appears on…

PH manufacturing stages strong rebound in Jan

The manufacturing sector started out strong in 2016 as production of chemical products and food manufactures expanded in January, according to the National Economic…

PH manufacturing output up in Dec, fueled by vibrant construction sector, low oil costs

The Philippine manufacturing sector continued to grow in December 2015, benefiting from construction activity that remains on an upward trend and oil prices that…

PH manufacturing sector expands in Nov amid robust local consumption

After posting a slight decline in October, the manufacturing sector accelerated in November 2015 mainly on strong local demand, according to the National Economic…

PNP orders 60-day moratorium on license requirement for controlled chemicals

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has suspended for 60 days its requirement for companies to secure a license or permit to import, handle, or…

El Niño, China slump dampen PH manufacturing output

The Philippines’ manufacturing sector recorded a slight decline in output for October 2015 due to the adverse effects of El Niño and continued weakening…