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Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on debt.
The Center for People Empowerment in Governance Inc. outlined the administration’s tactics thus far and how they contribute to the economic downturn.
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Atty. Nico A. Antonio explains when a company that purchases another corporation’s assets may be held liable for its unpaid debts under Philippine corporate…
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Enough of using agencies that have become graft delivery systems, and coordinate with LGUs that are directly impacted.
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In the Philippines, the rising cost of living remains the public’s foremost concern, closely followed by corruption.
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Debt is not inherently dangerous when it builds something that generates more value than it costs. The danger comes when the money is stolen along the way.
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The national government’s outstanding debt at end-August, increased 1.12 percent or P217.62 billion from the previous month. In all, the latest figures, so…
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Around 40 percent of the P7.2-trillion budget is already committed to automatic obligations like the National Tax Allotment and debt interest payments.
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Philippine government debt reached P19.39 trillion by July as limited social protection funding, cash aid delays and rising poverty concerns draw scrutiny.
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Moody’s is taking a minority stake in PhilRatings, strengthening its Philippine presence as the country’s debt market and infrastructure financing needs expand.
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The Philippines’ outstanding external debt rose 5.1 percent quarter-on-quarter to $154.93 billion in the second quarter from $147.35 billion in the first three…
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The next occupant of the Palace will spend years paying for choices made now.
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The Philippine government says revenues remain sufficient to service its rising public debt as tax reforms seek to strengthen revenue collection and economic…
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Malacañang says the Philippines can meet its record P19.39-trillion debt, citing long-term repayment terms, sufficient revenues, and tax reforms like the…
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Economist Benjamin Diokno warns rising Philippine debt servicing could outpace education spending, with the flood control scandal affecting infrastructure…
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Marcos inherited that P12.79 trillion. By July 2026, it had reached P19.39 trillion. The difference: P6.60 trillion.
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Inflation has reared its ugly head, with 2026 estimates projected to be 6-7 percent, way above the government’s earlier target of 3-4 percent.
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The People’s Budget Coalition raises red flags over the proposed 2027 national budget, citing rising debt payments, lower social service allocations and…
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ABS-CBN extended its P5-billion BPI and P4.75-billion UnionBank loans as the broadcaster pursues long-term refinancing and prepares to receive P6 billion in…
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