Philippine Debt Hits Record P19.66 Trillion Amid Peso Weakness
The Philippines' outstanding government debt reached a new record high of P19.66 trillion as of end-September 2023. The peso's depreciation against the dollar, increasing the peso value of foreign-currency denominated debt, and the issuance of government securities were the primary drivers. This level approaches the government's debt-to-GDP target.
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