Philippines Raises 2.1 Billion Euros in Three-Part Bond Sale
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Nation returned to euro debt market after January 2020 sale
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Philippines is battling a new surge in Covid-19 infections
The Philippines returned to the euro bond market for the first time in more than a year on Wednesday, raising 2.1 billion euros ($2.5 billion).
The nation tapped low interest rates in the euro bond market with a three-part note offering. Proceeds from the issuance will be used in part for the nation’s budget, as the Philippines tackles the economic fallout from the pandemic.
The Philippines has the highest number of active coronavirus cases in Southeast Asia, and a recent surge in infections is overwhelming hospitals and dimming economic outlook. Philippines Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez said earlier this month the government plans to sell dollar bonds too before interest rates rise.
The latest borrowing came less than a month after the nation raised 55 billion yen ($509 million) in the Samurai bond market.
The government sold 650 million euros of four-year notes at 75 basis points over mid swaps. See here for additional details.
— With assistance by Clarissa Batino
