MANILA, Philippines – The move of Philippine negotiators to open the domestic market rapidly has killed local manufacturers, a senior member of the Senate said. Read the rest of this entry »
‘Liberalization killed PH manufacturing sector’
October 27, 2011
Global manufacturing slowing down — UN agency
September 20, 2011
FACTORY PRODUCTION growth is expected to end this year slower than in 2010, as effects of debt crises in the West and consequent market uncertainty weigh on trade and private consumption, a United Nations (UN) agency reported earlier this month. Read the rest of this entry »
Imports, factory output on a skid
July 27, 2011
Output of local factories had flattened out in May compared to a year ago after a 2.2 percent growth the previous month reflecting a slowdown in the industrial sector which bodes ill for economic prospects for the year. Read the rest of this entry »
Manufacturing growth accelerates in June
July 19, 2011
The Recovery Of The Manufacturing Sector Accelerated To Its Fastest Pace This Year In June, On Growing Business Confidence In Japan And Softening Oil Prices, According To The The Asian Centre For Enterprise Development Inc. Read the rest of this entry »
Factory output falls sharply in Apr. — NSO
June 29, 2011
After a momentary upsurge with the change in government, factory output in April again fell sharply due to the drop in production of basic metals industry mirroring the slowing economic growth, the government reported yesterday. Read the rest of this entry »
Local factory output rises 11% in March
May 26, 2011
Output of local factories expanded by 11.1 percent in March compared to a year ago, the government reported yesterday. Read the rest of this entry »
Food companies brace for inflation
March 2, 2011
AFTER posting unprecedented growth in 2010, branded consumer food manufacturers expect a challenging year ahead amid steep rises in commodity prices. Read the rest of this entry »
Imports sustain expansion, but factory output slows
December 24, 2010
THE National Statistics Office (NSO) on Thursday said imports in October rose to a five-month high on electronics and fuel purchases from abroad, even as domestic factory output grew at its slowest pace in 10 months. Read the rest of this entry »
Firecracker industry flourishes
December 13, 2010
MANILA, Philippines – Despite the Department of Health (DOH)’s all-out campaign against firecrackers, the industry continues to flourish in the country as evidenced by the increasing number of firecracker manufacturers, dealers and retailers seeking license from the Firearms and Explosives Office (FEO) of the Philippine National Police (PNP). Read the rest of this entry »
Factory output growth slows to nine-month low
November 28, 2010
Growth in factory output moderated to a nine-month low in September, the government reported on Friday, results economists said were reflective of a slowdown in economic activity. Read the rest of this entry »
