Philippine government outstanding debt rises above P19 trillion as the state continues to rely on borrowing to cover the budget deficit. Data released by the Bureau of the Treasury show national debt increases by 2.8% in June from the previous month, reaching a record P19.07 trillion. The year-on-year growth rate is reported at 10.4%. The debt stock is also described as having expanded by nearly P1.4 trillion, or 7.7%, since the start of the year. One report notes the debt level surpasses a Marcos administration year-end forecast by about six months, indicating faster-than-expected accumulation. The Treasury attributes the increase to the government’s ongoing fiscal requirements, with borrowing remaining a key source of funding. The reports present the June figure as the latest peak in the government’s debt stock, with both month-to-month and year-on-year metrics pointing to continued acceleration in debt levels.