Philippine shares closed 0.45 percent higher Thursday. The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange index increased by 28. 64 points to close at 6,459.99. The all-share index also went up by 28.64 points, or 0.45 percent, to 4,062.70. Trading volume reached 3.74 billion shares worth 8.45 billion pesos (207.87 million US dollars). There were 99 gainers, 69 losers, while 47 stocks closed flat.