Economy
PH Trade Deficit Widens in June Amid Record Exports
The Philippines' trade deficit widened by 12.3% year-on-year to $4.9 billion in June, as import growth outpaced a record surge in exports. Despite the record outbound shipments, the deficit remained at its narrowest in four months.
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