Philippines Gross Foreign Reserves Dip to $97.4 Billion in October
The Philippines' gross foreign reserves fell to $97.4 billion at the end of October from a revised $99.5 billion a month earlier, according to preliminary data from the central bank. This level provides an external liquidity buffer equivalent to 6.1 months of imports of goods and payments for services and primary income.
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