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MANILA, Philippines – Philippine firearms manufacturer Armscor Global Defense Inc. is betting on a recovery in 2026 after a bruising year marked by US tariff uncertainty, supply chain disruptions and weaker demand in its largest export market.
“Last year was a difficult year for us. There were temporary challenges, but it looks like (recovery is) on the way,” Armscor president and CEO Gina Angangco said during a media briefing on Tuesday. “This is a recovery year.”
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In 2025, Armscor had to grapple with softer demand amid the six-month election gun ban in the Philippines, as well as broader uncertainty in the US market following the imposition of a 19-percent tariff on Philippine exports.
