THE Philippines' trade deficit shrank to a six-month low in February this year, according to preliminary Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) data issued on Friday.

Imports climbed by 20.1 percent to $9.68 billion year on year, while exports increased by 15 percent to $6.15 billion.

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