{
  "id": 13161744,
  "title": "Government raises P167.3 billion from retail bond sale",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/government-raises-p167-3-billion-from-retail-bond-sale",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-09T16:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Philippine Star Business",
    "slug": "philippine-star-business",
    "url": "https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/10/10/2562076/government-raises-p1673-billion-retail-bond-sale"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Philippine government recently raised P167.25 billion through the sale of Retail Treasury Bonds (RTB-32), exceeding both its initial target and the projected amount. The funds will be utilized for various government projects and programs, including education, health, infrastructure, and agriculture. The 2.5-year bonds, set to mature in 2029 with a coupon rate of 6.875 percent, were offered at P5,000 and were accessible through multiple channels, including traditional banks, online platforms, and mobile banking apps. The Treasury and RTB-32 joint issue managers conducted roadshows and information sessions across the country to promote the offering. The RTB-32 is part of the government's plan to borrow P892 billion from domestic sources in the final quarter of 2026, with a total borrowing target of P2.73 trillion for the year.",
  "summary": "The Philippine government raised P167.25 billion from its latest Retail Treasury Bond (RTB) offering, which is expected to help finance its various projects.",
  "key_points": [],
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}