ART. 1267. When the service has become so difficult as to be manifestly beyond the contemplation of the parties, the obligor may also be released therefrom, in whole or in part. (n)

Furthermore, Article 1267 enunciates the "doctrine of unforeseen events." In PNCC v. CA,[2] the Supreme Court explained that the parties to the contract must be presumed to have assumed the risks of unfavorable developments. It is therefore only in absolutely exceptional changes of circumstances that equity demands assistance for the debtor.
[1] Tagaytay Realty Co, Inc. v. Gacutan, G.R. No. 160033, July 01, 2015.
[2] PNCC v. CA, G.R. No. 1116896 May 5, 1997.