THE country's trade deficit hit a five-month high in April as import growth markedly outpaced exports, preliminary Philippine Statistics Authority data showed on Tuesday.

At $4.76 billion, the shortfall rose from $3.44 billion in March but was narrower than the year-earlier $4.83 billion. It was the highest since the $4.77 trillion recorded in November last year.

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