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Commentary and research on current events and public policy by economists from the University of the Philippines
Posts tagged "foreign loans"

Yes, the Chinese loans are onerous

Don’t roll your eyes just yet, Reader. This week a “controversy” arose between Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio and presidential spokesperson Sal Panelo. The DOF then joined in to “clarify” the issues.

Why is the President so enamored of China?

The question is: Why is President Duterte so enamored of China, when the rest of the world is having second thoughts?