Filipino debt trap: Breaking the chains
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-04-17 02:01 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Philippines, Tax & Budget
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THERE is a shadow looming over the hardworking, resilient Filipino. Such shadow keeps the Filipino wide awake even after overtime and side hustle. A shadow that hovers even in their sleep — like a nightmare. It is the shadow of debt. In its extreme form, it is rightfully a homophone of death.
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