Philippine shares fell on Friday despite firmer markets overseas as investors opted to book profits following several days of a run-up on the local bourse.

Overseas, Asian shares climbed to one-year highs as market players welcomed signs of improving momentum in the world’s biggest economies, Reuters reported. US shares also ended higher overnight led by small caps.

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