Debt-to-GDP ratio hits 22-year high

Philstar - Nov 9, 2026

The Philippines’ debt burden climbed to a fresh 22-year high of 66.9 percent of gross domestic product as of end-September, raising concerns over fiscal sustainability as economic growth continued to weaken.

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