The textile and garment sector in the Philippines is a vital part of the country's economy.It has 320,000 employees,making it the largest employer in the manufacturing sector with 11% of the national total.An additional 700,000 people are employed as home-workers and small sub-contractors.The industry expanded rapidly during the 1960s and 1970s but has recently experienced a decline.This has been due mainly to tougher conditions in export markets and a failure to invest in new manufacturing technology.
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