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Emmanuel Esguerra

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PH April imports up 29% on back of higher purchases of capital goods

Philippine imports grew 29.2% in April 2016 from a year ago due…
  • June 29, 2016
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PH eyes development of sea linkages to boost Mindanao growth

The Philippine government is developing and enhancing certain sea routes connecting Mindanao…
  • June 4, 2016
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PH imports rose 11.7% to $6B in March

Continued demand for capital and consumer goods drove imports growth up 11.7%…
  • June 4, 2016
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PH beats expectations, posts GDP growth of 6.9% in Q1

The Philippines’ gross domestic product (GDP) grew 6.9% in the first quarter…
  • May 23, 2016
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PH imports up 30.8% in January

Philippine merchandise imports increased 30.8% in January 2016, reversing December 2015’s 25.8%…
  • March 23, 2016
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PH exports slip 3% in Dec

Philippine merchandise exports declined for the ninth straight month with a 3%…
  • February 13, 2016
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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…
  • February 12, 2016
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PH gov’t asked to implement ASEAN multimodal transport pact

The Philippine logistics industry will not be able to compete with its…
  • November 20, 2015
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Facilitating services trade a key APEC agenda

Trade in services is being given special focus in this year’s regional…
  • August 26, 2015
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PH factory output deflates but business sentiment still high

Weak global demand and the prolonged dry spell from the El Niño…
  • July 11, 2015
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