Philippines' Trade Deficit Widens to $5.15 Billion in September
The Philippines recorded a wider trade deficit of $5.15 billion in September, up from a revised $4.29 billion gap in the previous month. While both imports and exports saw significant annual increases, imports grew at a faster pace.
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