ON the eve of her ceremonial oath-taking as the country's 15th vice president, outgoing Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio said the "singular legacy" she wants to leave behind after six years is a permanent residence for future vice presidents.

Given the government's outstanding debt of P13 trillion, will it qualify for necessary spending, considering that the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) and its effects still put a strain on the annual budget?

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