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Philippine factory activity hits 5-month high in July amid Middle East conflict impacts
Philippine factory activity surged to a five-month high in July, driven by robust demand. However, supply chain disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict caused delivery delays and led to inventory drawdowns and rising costs. Employment remained a weak point.
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