The Philippines’ investment grade credit rating of Baa2, which comes with a stable outlook, is supported by a “large and fast-growing economy and continued gains in debt affordability”, Moody’s Investors Service said on Wednesday.

“These positive features are balanced against low per capita incomes and, relatedly, low revenue-raising capacity compared to other Baa-rated countries,” the debt watcher said.

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