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Philippine Government Debt Surpasses P19 Trillion Mark
The Philippine government's outstanding debt reached a record P19.065 trillion by the end of June, primarily due to increased domestic and external borrowings for national development. An economist noted potential for wider deficits but also a "calculated trade-off" for economic growth through infrastructure spending.
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