Factory activity expanded in June as stronger demand boosted new orders and purchasing, S&P Global —Photo from Facebook of the MEPZ Workers Association
Updated at 4:58 p.m. on July 1, 2026
MANILA, Philippines – Philippine factory activity grew in June as stronger demand boosted new orders and revived purchasing, despite weaker business optimism.
S&P Global said Wednesday the country’s Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) edged up to 50.9 in June from 50.8 in May. This marked the second straight month the index stayed above the 50-point threshold separating expansion from contraction.
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