Philippine share prices rose in early trade after data on the US economy showed higher-than-expected growth, fueling confidence for sustained recovery in a major global market despite the headwinds and in the absence of strong local leads.

The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) ended the morning session with more than a 1 percent gain. It was up 1.02 percent or 71.4 points at 7,093.49.

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