The national government’s outstanding debt reached ₱16.92 trillion in May, setting a new record high as it neared the ₱17-trillion mark, from ₱16.75 trillion at end-April. According to the latest data reported by the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr), the one-percent, or ₱166.2-billion,...
The Philippines has a "low" sovereign debt risk despite its ballooning obligations, but think tank Capital Economics cautioned that emerging markets (EMs) with better managed public finances should not rest on their laurels amid lingering fiscal strains. In a June 12 report authored by Capital...
The Marcos Jr. administration 's chief economic manager has allayed concerns about the rising public debt level, claiming that the national government maintains prudent fiscal management. Asked on Tuesday, June 3, if there 's anything to worry about regarding debt accumulation, especially...
The national government's debt soared to a new record high of ₱16.63 trillion at the end of the first two months of 2025, putting pressure on its capability to repay obligations. The latest Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) data released on Tuesday, April 1, showed that outstanding obligations as...
Malacañang on Thursday, April 7, defended the country's outstanding debt, adding that it is needed to fund the programs and projects intended for the welfare of Filipinos. (FILE PHOTO) Communications Secretary Martin Andanar issued the statement after presidential candidate Senator Panfilo Lacson...
The national government’s debt soared by nearly half-a-trillion pesos last month amid the Duterte administration’s aggressive borrowings to fund the country’s coronavirus response, data from the Bureau of the Treasury showed. The outstanding debt of the national government stood at...
