The Philippines posted a $4.4-billion trade deficit in May. — REUTERS

MANILA – The Philippines posted a trade deficit of $3.83 billion for October, 34.2% narrower than the deficit a year ago, preliminary official data showed on Friday. Imports fell 6.5% in October from a year earlier to $11.2 billion, while exports increased by 19.4% to $7.4 billion, the Philippine Statistics Authority said. — Reuters

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