WIRE — The Philippines booked a wider budget deficit of P786.8 billion in the first half, but still below the programmed level as revenue collection growth outpaced state spending.Data from the Bureau of the Treasury showed that the governments budget shortfall from January to June was 2.8 percent higher than last years P765.5 billion.
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