MANILA, Philippines – Factory output rose in August, marking the first month under higher US tariffs. This increase suggests that expectations of firmer demand ahead of the holiday season helped sustain domestic activity despite persistent global trade headwinds.
Data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed that the volume of production index, which tracks manufacturing output, increased by 1.4%.
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