PH trade gap widens to $5.15B in September 2026

GMA Network - Oct 30, 2026

The Philippines' trade deficit continued to widen in September 2026 as growth of imports outpaced export growth, preliminary data released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on Friday showed.

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