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Philippines budget
The Philippines’ 2025 Budget, Explained
By James Guild
The expanded budget confirms the Marcos administration's commitment to financing scaled up public spending by borrowing and running deficits.
Who Controls the Philippine Budget?
By Mong Palatino
The investigation of Vice President Sara Duterte, under scrutiny for alleged misuse of government funds, has highlighted the need for greater transparency.
Why Does the Philippines Want a Sovereign Wealth Fund?
By James Guild
Such funds are usually set up in smallish commodity exporting nations that run large current account surpluses. The Philippines is neither of these.
Why the Philippines Is Increasing Spending in the 2023 Budget
By James Guild
Planners are banking on strong economic growth, reduced inflation, and a strengthening peso in 2023. But are these assumptions sound?
A Look at Philippine President Marcos’ ‘Unity Budget’ for 2023
By Mong Palatino
The administration claims that the $94 billion budget will help propel the country out of its COVID-19-induced slump.
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