Should you worry about the Philippines’ P21-trillion debt burden in 2027?

Rappler - Sep 21, 2026

Economists tell Rappler that while the Philippines' debt burden remains manageable for now, its growing size and cost mean keeping it sustainable will depend on the economy growing faster than debt despite a weak outlook

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