# Weak Philippine peso seen adding pressure on 2027 national budget - BusinessWorld Online

> Economists warn that sustained peso depreciation would raise government debt-servicing and procurement costs. The proposed 2027 budget assumes P60-P62 per dollar, while the peso hit a record low of P64.17 on October 27.

- Date: 2026-11-02 · published 2026-11-02T21:14:19.819Z
- Category: macro · region Philippines · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/75985-weak-philippine-peso-seen-adding-pressure-on-2027-national-budget-businessworld
- Commodities: [Philippine Peso (PHP per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDPHP.md)

## Why it matters

Fiscal strain could affect government subsidies and import support, and a weaker peso raises the cost of imported feed grains and meals.

## Read by commodity

- USDPHP: bullish ▲

## Sources

- bworldonline.com: https://bworldonline.com/top-stories/2026/11/02/790885/weak-philippine-peso-seen-adding-pressure-on-2027-natl-budget/
- wealthinsights.metrobank.com.ph: https://wealthinsights.metrobank.com.ph/news/weak-philippine-peso-seen-adding-pressure-on-2027-natl-budget

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