Rappler's latest stories on China loans
China debt trap? Opposition bets say PH at 'losing end' of 'onerous' loans
'Ang mahirap sa sinasabi ng pamahalaan na hindi pa ito done deal, hihintayin pa ba natin na matapos ang kontrata saka tayo magrereklano? Aanhin mo pa ang damo, kung patay na ang kabayo?' says Otso Diretso's Romulo Macalintal
[OPINION] Part 2 | Road to damnation through Chinese-funded dams
We predict that future administrations will have to cancel the Kaliwa and Chico projects and default on the Chinese loans, which will result in the Philippines being sued by China in arbitration proceedings that have been designed to favor the creditor
Poe: Release 'made in China' loan contracts in full for public scrutiny
(UPDATED) 'We can begin the review process by releasing in full the loan agreements, including annexes and minutes of the meeting of the reviewing and approving bodies,' says reelectionist senator Grace Poe
Fearing default on China loans? You have 'no faith' in PH – Dominguez
'The Philippines has no history of defaulting on its loans. So why are people saying now that we will default? They have no faith in the Philippines?' says Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III
Panelo changes tune on loans: From 'no say' to 'equal footing' with China
A week ago, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo had said the Philippines had no say in the loan agreements with China as it is merely a borrower
Made in China: Loan terms with waivers, shrouded in secrecy
Rappler reviews loan documents for the Philippines' infrastructure projects and finds that China is demanding more than others and wants deals kept opaque
[ANALYSIS] How the Philippines fell for China’s infamous debt trap
Duterte himself fell for China’s debt trap – hook, line, and sinker – and in the process put at risk the country’s natural resources and strategic assets
What are patrimonial assets? Lambino rejects China debt trap fears
Finance Assistant Secretary Antonio Lambino implies that the Philippines would not lose the gas-rich Reed Bank, as it is not considered a patrimonial asset
LIVE: Senate hearing on China loans
Watch the hearing live on Tuesday, March 5, at 9 am
Samoa rejects China Pacific debt forgiveness call
Samoan Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi says asking for aid loans to be forgiven painted an 'unfaithful picture' of the recipient nation
Sri Lanka secures $1 billion Chinese loan
Central bank Governor Indrajit Coomaraswamy says that first half of the loan will be released later this month and the balance will be received in October
China denies 'debt trap' in grants for Philippines
'I think your economic team is smart enough,' says Chinese Ambassador Zhao Jianhua
Sri Lanka moves navy unit to Chinese-run port
Colombo's announcement will likely raise fresh concerns in New Delhi over China's military potentially getting a foothold in the Indian Ocean through the deep-sea port of Hambantota
Philippines 'extra careful' with China loans – NEDA
Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia says he is well-aware of the experiences of countries like Sri Lanka which fell into Beijing's debt-trap diplomacy
China denies seeking PH resources as collateral
'Our assistance and support to the Philippines are provided with no strings attached,' says Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang
Under fire over sea row, China woos ASEAN with $10B in infra loans
China offers to boost trade and economic ties with ASEAN as the Philippines US Japan and India raise the South China Sea row during the ASEAN summits
