Philippine Recession Periods
Start End Duration (Quarters) Notes
Oct 01, 1983 Dec 31, 1985 8 Balance of payments crisis erupted in October 1983 primarily brought by ballooning the external debt which used to finance the infrastructure projects of the Marcos administration, among other factors.
Apr 01, 1991 Sep 30, 1991 1 Another balance of payment crisis caused by the increasing oil prices due to the 1990-1991 Gulf War. The eruption of Mount Pinatubo in June 1991 is also a major factor.
Mar 31, 2020 Mar 31, 2021 4 Covid-19 recession.