Philippines Posts First Budget Deficit in Four Months (Update2) (Bloomberg.com)

18 August 2008, 11:02 pm

Aug. 19 (Bloomberg) -- The Philippines posted its first budget deficit in four months in July as the government increased spending to spur economic growth and help Filipinos cope with inflation.... read more

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