Manila, Feb. 28 -- Philippine exports in January rose by 7.9 percent to USD7.1 billion from USD6.6 billion posted in the same month last year, reflecting a 13-month growth momentum.

This increase marked the longest expansion in more than a year and the highest export level since October 2025.

Data from the Philippine Statistics Authority showed that electronic products remained the top export in January, generating more than USD4 billion and accounting for 56.5 percent of total shipments.

Gold followed with USD488.8 million in export earnings, while machinery and transport equipment added USD383.2 million.

By commodity group, manufactured goods comprised the majority of total exports at USD5.6 billion, or 79.3 percent, and mineral pr...