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Philippines retains Moody’s Baa2 rating with stable outlook

Moody’s Ratings on Monday affirmed the Philippines’ Baa2 local and foreign currency issuer and senior unsecured ratings with a stable outlook.

Source: BusinessWorld Philippines · August 24, 2026 at 11:21 PM · AI-assisted report

Philippines retains Moody’s Baa2 rating with stable outlook

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KUALA LUMPUR, 25 AUGUST 2026 —

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Moody’s Ratings on Monday affirmed the Philippines’ Baa2 local and foreign currency issuer and senior unsecured ratings with a stable outlook.

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The affirmation reflects Moody’s expectation that the Philippines’ fiscal metrics will stabilise over the next two years as economic growth recovers gradually and the government continues fiscal consolidation, according to a statement by the debt watcher.

Moody’s noted the country’s access to local and global financing markets and ample international reserves can cushion it against global capital-flow volatility. These buffers will temper the impact of weaker debt affordability, institutional weaknesses and low income levels, it said.

The stable outlook signals Moody’s does not expect a rating change in the next 12 to 18 months. Moody’s said the Philippines’ medium-term growth potential and strong credit fundamentals support the rating, though risks remain from a prolonged slowdown, pre-election spending pressures or slower reform momentum ahead of the 2028 vote.