The Philippine trade deficit widened to $5.8 billion in October 2024 from $4.2 billion a year ago, the Philippine Statistics Authority said Tuesday. Data
The Philippine trade deficit widened to $5.8 billion in October 2024 from $4.2 billion a year ago, the Philippine Statistics Authority said Tuesday.
Electronic products remained the top export in October 2024, earning $2.87 billion or 46.5 percent of the total. Other manufactured goods followed with $510.58 million , and other mineral products with $297.87 million .
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