MANILA – Merchandise imports grew by 2.4 percent for full-year 2014 despite the 10.6 percent drop in December 2014 due to significant decreases in the value of imported mineral fuels and lubricants, capital goods, and consumer goods, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). The Philippine Statistics Authority reported that total payments for continue reading : Imports mark 2.4 percent full-year growth despite slowdown in December 2014
US$2.1 billion trade deficit, narrowest trade gap since 2001