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26.05.202606:00:00UTC+00Philippines Swings to Budget Surplus in April After Deep March Deficit

The Philippines’ fiscal position sharply improved in April 2026, with the national budget balance turning positive after a steep deficit just a month earlier, newly released data show.

According to figures updated on 26 May 2026, the country’s budget balance moved from a deficit of -349.7 billion pesos in March 2026 to a surplus of 31.4 billion pesos in April 2026. The turnaround signals a dramatic month-on-month shift in the government’s revenue and spending dynamics during the second quarter of the year.

While detailed drivers behind the reversal were not provided with the latest release, the move from a large shortfall to a surplus within a single month will be closely watched by investors and analysts assessing the government’s fiscal trajectory and its capacity to manage public finances amid evolving economic conditions.

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