PH Manufacturing Growth Accelerates to 9% Driven by Petroleum, Metals, Transport Equipment
Philippine manufacturing production surged by 9.0% year-on-year in September 2026, accelerating from 6.6% in August. This growth was primarily driven by increased output in petroleum products, basic metals, and transport equipment, marking a significant rebound from a 1.1% contraction a year prior.
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