S (debtor) is indebted to T (creditor) in the amount of PhP50,000.00. S proposed to T that Y will be the one to pay the debt, making him (Y) as the new debtor.  T agreed to the proposal. It turned out, however, that Y is insolvent so T was not able to collect the amount due from Y.   Question:  Can T enforce the obligation to S, given the insolvency of Y? Explain your answer.

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S (debtor) is indebted to T (creditor) in the amount of PhP50,000.00. S proposed to T that Y will be the one to pay the debt, making him (Y) as the new debtor.  T agreed to the proposal. It turned out, however, that Y is insolvent so T was not able to collect the amount due from Y.   Question:  Can T enforce the obligation to S, given the insolvency of Y? Explain your answer. 
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