THE Export Marketing Bureau reports that from January to April of this year, exports of electronics was highest at more than $8 million but items which posted the highest increase were in wearables such as fashion accessories, bags, shoes, and jewelry at 91.77 %. This was followed by homestyle such as furniture, decors, and giftware at 26 % and coconut products at almost 22% increase.

Shipbuilding and minerals came in second and third to complete the top three exports of the country at $1,673.84 million and $1,052.30 million respectively. Those that need a lot more push are processed and fresh food and beverages and marine and aquaculture which posted a negative 22.19%, negative 42.98%, and negative 44.71% growth.

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