Spluk Daily Brief — September 12, 2026. A concise roundup of verified updates from Philippine government and public-information sources. Each item is summarized for context and links to the original bulletin.
Today’s top updates
PH external debt rises in Q2 2026, remains manageable
The Philippines’ outstanding external debt[1] increased to US$154.93 billion at end-June 2026 from US$147.35 billion a quarter earlier but remained broadly manageable based on key indicators. External debt as a share of gross domestic product increased to 31.6 percent from 30.0 percent in the previous quarter. The increase reflected the faster growth…
Source: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas · September 11, 2026, 7:59 pm PHT
BOP deficit narrows in H1 2026 amid stronger financial account inflows
The country's balance of payments (BOP), which summarizes the country's economic transactions with the rest of the world, registered a deficit of US$3.9 billion (equivalent to 1.6 percent of GDP) in January-June 2026, lower than the US$5.6 billion deficit (equivalent to 2.4 percent of GDP) recorded in January-June 2025.The lower BOP deficit…
Source: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas · September 11, 2026, 7:34 pm PHT
BSP hosts forum to help MSMEs access credit
BSP Deputy Governor Bernadette Romulo-Puyat leads the discussions during the 2026 MSME Financing Forum held 11 September 2026The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) helped link more micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with banks and other financial institutions by hosting the MSME Financing Forum on 11 September 2026.Held at the BSP Head…
Source: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas · September 11, 2026, 3:53 pm PHT
Regional Science Week steers Cagayan Valley to progress
Tuguegarao City — More than a showcase of the current scientific ecosystem, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) – Cagayan Valley set up its Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) as a platform to continue pushing its community towards development last September 9, 2026.
Source: DOST Philippines · September 11, 2026, 9:22 am PHT
DOST pushes to strengthen geospatial culture for better planning, decision-making
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is pushing to strengthen its geospatial culture across the Department by encouraging the integration of spatial thinking into its planning and decision-making.
Source: DOST Philippines · September 11, 2026, 9:13 am PHT
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