MANILA, Philippines ? The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) remains bullish on the country?s exports prospects despite a decline in outbound shipments in January, its 10th consecutive month on the downtrend.
Exports are seen to grow between eight and nine percent this year, the DTI said.
DTI export marketing bureau director Senen Perlada said the country is among the least affected economies of the global exports decline as export figures of many countries dropped double digits in January.
