Philippines’ budget deficit overshoots goal

Bayani Fernando reveals blueprint for Philippines
MANILA, Philippines – Proud of being an engineer with a blueprint for the Philippines, Bayani Fernando, running mate of Senator Richard Gordon, is gearing up for his biggest political project to date. He is all eyes on the vice presidency and, unlike rivals for the post, is not interested in any Cabinet portfolio in case he wins.

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Dog meat seized in Philippines
Police have seized 79 slaughtered dogs apparently being delivered to restaurants in the Philippines.

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Philippines Manufacturing Output Rises In November
(RTTNews) – Tuesday, Philippines National Statistical Office announced that the manufacturing production value rose 2.1% year-on-year in November, compared to the 9.9% fall in the previous month. Meanwhile, net sales value climbed 9.4%.

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Philippines Nov. Trade Surplus Widens
(RTTNews) – Philippines’ trade surplus stood at US$85 million in November, up from US$28 million surplus recorded a year ago, the National Statistics Office said on Tuesday.

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Philippines’ budget deficit overshoots goal
MANILA: The Philippines’ budget deficit soared 17 per cent above the official target last year as spending rose to offset the impacts of the global financial crisis, an official said Monday.

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