Debt as a Symptom of Corruption, Not a Cause of Development The Philippines’ ballooning debt—projected to reach ₱17.35 trillion by end-2025 and push the debt-to-GDP ratio to 62%—is often framed as a ...

In flood-hit communities across the Philippines, the scenes have become painfully familiar: soaked belongings, makeshift soup kitchens, and volunteers doing their best to help neighbors survive yet ...