MANILA— Philippine merchandise exports grew by 2.9 percent as higher export earnings from manufactures and total agro-based commodities counterpoised weaker sales of minerals, petroleum, and forest products, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported today that the value of merchandise exports grew to US$5.2 billion during the continue reading : MANUFACTURING AND AGRO-BASED SECTORS KEEP PH EXPORTS AFLOAT IN OCTOBER 2014, Government to remain watchful over growth prospects of major trading partners