Economic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia described the growth reported on Thursday as "spectacular." It surpassed a market consensus forecast of 6.6 per cent and was an improvement on 6.7 per cent growth in April-June.
Growth in July-September last year was 7.1 per cent.
Pernia said public spending would ratchet higher as the government embarks on a massive infrastructure construction program. Household consumption is expected to pick at the end of the year with the Christmas season.
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