MANILA: The Philippines is looking at Japan and India for alternative financing deals after dropping Chinese loans as funding source for three railway projects valued at more than US$5 billion, according to Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno (pic).
Diokno said he expects negotiations for the new financing deals to conclude by the first quarter. Partnering with multilateral lenders is also an option, he said.
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