Philippine Sovereign Debt Reaches Record P19.66 Trillion Amid Peso Slide

Philippine Sovereign Debt Reaches Record P19.66 Trillion Amid Peso Slide

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The Philippine national government debt reached a record high of P19.66 trillion at the end of September, marking a 0.27% increase from August and a 12.63% rise compared to the previous year. This increase coincides with the depreciation of the Philippine peso, which has contributed to the rising debt levels.

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