MANILA -- The Philippines' gross domestic product expanded by 6.3% in the second quarter as the government lifted spending, but headwinds such as inflation remain.
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Philippines' GDP accelerates to 6.3% despite 'anemic' consumption
Double-digit rise in government spending pushes Q2 growth to fastest in 5 quarters
A worker installs steel rods at a construction site in Paranaque, a city in Metro Manila. © Reuters
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