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Philippine manufacturing contracts in September amid weak demand, foreign competition
The Philippines' Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell to 49.6 in September, marking the first contraction in five months. Weak demand, rising costs due to high oil prices, and intense competition from foreign rivals were cited as primary reasons.
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