*Philippines Jan Trade Deficit US$ 4.221 Bln Vs. -US$ 4.178 Bln In December

*Philippines Jan Exports Up 9.1% On Year Vs. -0.5% In December

*Australia Jan Private House Approvals Down 9.9% on Month Vs. -1.8% In Dec, Consensus -9.9%

*Australia Jan Private House Approvals Down 4.7% On Year

*Australia Feb NAB Business Conditions 10.0 Vs. 7.0 In January