MANILA, Philippines — Philippine factory output grew at a slower pace at the start of 2026, as sluggish domestic demand and stalled investments weighed on manufacturing activity. The latest monthly survey of selected industries showed the volume of production index (VoPI) — a measure of manufacturing output—grew by 1.2 percent in January, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Friday. While still an expansion, factory activity lost momentum as the figure is slower than the 2 percent growth recorded in December and the 3.2 percent increase posted in January 2025.  READ: Philippine manufacturing activity hit 9-month high in January December […]... Keep on reading: Philippine factory output saw slower growth in January