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Phl factories return to expansion mode

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January 03, 2026

The Philippine manufacturing sector expanded in December 2025, reflecting improving demand conditions.

- By LOUELLA DESIDERIO

Phl factories return to expansion mode

Photo shows workers at a toy factory.

(REUTERS)

In a statement, S&P Global said the Philippines' manufacturing purchasing managers' index rose to 50.2 in December 2025 from 47.4 a month earlier.

Generated from a survey of around 400 firms, the PMI measures the health of the manufacturing sector through new orders, output, employment, suppliers' delivery times and stocks of purchases.

A PMI reading above 50 means an overall increase from the previous month, while below 50 indicates a decline.

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