The country’s industry sector slowed in 2013 despite the double-digit growths posted by the manufacturing sector, which was said to be one of the drivers of the “remarkable” 7.2-percent gross domestic product (GDP) growth last year.

Data from state-run statistical body Philippine Statistical Authority (PSA) showed that the manufacturing sector grew by 12.3 percent for the entire 2013, compared to the 5.5 percent in 2012.

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