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[Summary] => My wife and I traveled to Taiwan over the weekend.
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[Summary] => Although most Filipinos still believe that democracy is still the best system for the Philippines, less than a majority are satisfied with how it currently works in the country, a survey conducted by the OCTA Research group said.
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[Title] => The importance of fighting for Democracy: Let’s join the international movements
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