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Philippines garment exports decline 18.5% to $336 million in H1 2023

Philippine exports of textile yarns and fabric fell short by **.* per cent to $***.** million in January-June ****, against the shipment of $***.** million in the same period of the previous year. 

During June ****, the exports slipped **.* per cent to $**.** million against $**.** million in the same month of the previous year. Textile yarn and fabric exports also eased *.* per cent to $**.** million against $**.** million.