Philippines races to lock in cheaper loans after upper-middle-income upgrade
The Philippines has been reclassified as an upper-middle-income economy by the World Bank, prompting the government to accelerate infrastructure projects. Officials are aiming to secure concessional loans before the country's new status limits its access to cheaper development financing.
Why it matters
This shift illustrates the complex economic trade-offs developing nations face when transitioning to higher income brackets.
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