government

Curbing corruption to sustain growth: A call for systemic reform to unlock the Philippines’ full potential
BIZ BUZZ: Top gov’t official gets the cold shoulder

State debts breached P17-T mark in June

Gov’t borrowings up 78% in June on wider-than-expected deficit
Gov’t debt payments up 16% in May
Gov’t debt rose to new record high of P16.92T
Can LGUs really deliver in a devolved system?
Gov’t infrastructure spending surged ahead of election ban
Legislated wage hikes to hurt economy, hurt poor Filipinos
Heavier amortizations bloat state debt service bill