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Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on debt.
More than a third of every peso collected from every Filipino taxpayer goes not to a classroom or a hospital but to a bondholder.
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A large cash infusion may ease debt pressures, but financial resources alone cannot restore a weakened media franchise. Sustainable recovery depends on…
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A major Philippine courier’s parent company has guaranteed up to ₱1.105 billion in bank credit lines amid mounting debt, rising interest costs, and weakening…
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Political analyst Julio Teehankee said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s 2026 State of the Nation Address reflects a shift toward economic populism, warning…
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The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) criticized the Philippines’ record P19.07-trillion national debt, saying teachers and workers continue to bear the…
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The national government's outstanding debt climbed to a record P19.07 trillion as of end-June, up P518.98 billion, or 2.8 percent, from P18.55 trillion a month…
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The Philippines’ external debt remains sustainable despite rising to $147.35 billion in the first quarter of 2026, with the BSP citing long-term maturities,…
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The Philippines ranks first in the Institute of International Finance’s 2026 Investor Relations and Debt Transparency Report, reflecting strong transparency,…
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The Philippines’ national government debt reached a record P18.55 trillion in May, driven by increased domestic borrowing, while a stronger peso helped ease…
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Manila Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso reports major fiscal recovery efforts, including reduced city debt, improved budget management, and ongoing infrastructure…
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Two major Philippine media and telecommunications players face mounting financial pressures despite their vastly different origins. As debt, declining…
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The BSP attributed the quarter-on-quarter decline in external debt mainly to lower non-resident holdings of Philippine debt securities amid cautious investor…
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The Philippines’ external debt eased to $147.35 billion in Q1 2026, with the debt-to-GDP ratio improving to 30% and short-term obligations declining. Despite…
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Philippine conglomerates face roughly P1.6 trillion — about $26 billion — in debt obligations maturing between 2027 and 2029.
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The Philippines’ gross international reserves fell to a 16-month low of $104 billion in May 2026 as the BSP tapped reserves for government debt servicing and…
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A Supreme Court ruling clarifies that salaries of government employees are generally subject to garnishment following a final judgment, with limited exemptions…
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Notes the World Bank: workers without secondary education are unable to find formal jobs; this reality persists because corruption diverts investment away from…
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