Philippines' Foreign Debt Payments Reach $8.25 Billion in 7 Months
The Philippines' foreign debt service burden rose by 5.2% to $8.25 billion in the first seven months of the year, driven by a 12.9% surge in principal repayments, reflecting increased borrowing and budget deficits since the pandemic.
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