Philippine manufacturing activity hit 9-month high in January

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine manufacturing sector rebounded solidly in January, posting a nine-month high in factory activity on the back of strong growth in new orders. S&P Global’s survey of around 400 firms showed the Philippines’ Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) jumped to 52.9 in the first month of 2026, up sharply from 50.2 in