Philippines BOP Deficit Swells to $3.14 Billion in September; Reserves Decline
The Philippines' balance of payments (BOP) deficit widened to $3.14 billion in September, pushing the year-to-date deficit to $9.09 billion, primarily due to a trade gap and foreign portfolio outflows. Gross international reserves also fell below the $100 billion mark.
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