Philippine Debt Reaches Record ₱19.39 Trillion
Makeshift homes stand in contrast with high-rise buildings in Manila, in this photo taken on 02 October 2026. The scene comes as the national government’s…
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Weak peso drives Philippine debt to new high
Philippine government debt hit a record P18.49 trillion in March 2026 as the peso’s sharp depreciation against the US dollar inflated the value of foreign…
Philippine debt rises to P16.31 T — Treasury
The Philippines’ outstanding debt rose to ₱16.31 trillion as of January 2025, driven by new domestic and external debt issuance and peso depreciation,…
Deja debt
Debt is not inherently dangerous when it builds something that generates more value than it costs. The danger comes when the money is stolen along the way.
Philippine external debt climbs 6.8 percent in 2025
External debt rises 6.8 percent to $149.09 billion by September 2025, exposing the Philippines to currency and interest rate risks, BSP reports.
Climate or debt? Between the devil and deep blue sea
Enough of using agencies that have become graft delivery systems, and coordinate with LGUs that are directly impacted.
Man stabbed over debt dispute in Antipolo
A heated debt dispute in Antipolo escalated into violence as a man was stabbed in the chest, prompting police action and the suspect's surrender. Learn more…
National government debt rises to P19.61 trillion in August
The national government’s outstanding debt at end-August, increased 1.12 percent or P217.62 billion from the previous month. In all, the latest figures, so…
Debt, deficits, scandals beset people’s money
Around 40 percent of the P7.2-trillion budget is already committed to automatic obligations like the National Tax Allotment and debt interest payments.
Libanan: Debt payments to eat up P2.7 trillion in 2027
House Minority Leader Marcelino Libanan says the government will spend P2.7 trillion on debt service in 2027, limiting fiscal space for other priorities.
Philippine external debt up 5.1 percent in Q2
The Philippines’ outstanding external debt rose 5.1 percent quarter-on-quarter to $154.93 billion in the second quarter from $147.35 billion in the first three…
Palace says Philippine can meet debt obligations despite P19.39-T debt
Malacañang says the Philippines can meet its record P19.39-trillion debt, citing long-term repayment terms, sufficient revenues, and tax reforms like the…
Weak peso drives Philippines debt to new high
External debt, meanwhile, jumped 4.81 percent to P5.95 trillion from P5.68 trillion, as the peso’s depreciation inflated the peso equivalent of foreign…
When will we no longer need Women’s Day?
Reflecting on Women’s Month in the Philippines, inspiring partnerships and initiatives—like the ISHA Women’s Wellness Center and Women in Cybersecurity…
Philippines external debt eases in Q4 – BSP
Discover how the Philippines' external debt eased in Q4 2025, with a 1% decline to $147.65 billion, as reported by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. Learn about…
Tale of Two Choices: 29 November and the Philippines’ Place in History
A tribute to the 78th anniversary of the 1947 UN Partition Plan vote, highlighting the Philippines’ historic support for Israel, President Quezon’s rescue of…
Philippines posts BOP deficit, increase in external debt
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas data showed the country’s BoP with a $2.6-billion deficit in April to June, reversing the $1.2-billion surplus recorded in the same…
