Peso Weakness Pushes PH Debt to New Record High of P19.66 Trillion
The Philippines' national debt reached a new record high of P19.66 trillion as of the end of September 2026, primarily driven by the weakening peso which increased the value of foreign-denominated obligations. Domestic debt saw a slight increase, while external debt grew due to currency depreciation and new borrowings.
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