THE quantity and value of domestic trade increased by 5.4 percent and 6.14 percent, respectively, in the first quarter of 2018, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Monday.

PSA data showed that volume in the quarter reached 5.11 million metric tons (MMT) from 4.85 MMT a year ago, and value rose to P174.8 billion from P164.7 billion last year.

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