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[Title] => DEPDev: Government needs P429 billion for prolonged Mideast relief
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[Title] => Diesel sisirit sa P162.50/L sa Mayo
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[Title] => Rapid inflation, rising poverty: What a ‘worst-case’ fuel scenario looks like in the Philippines
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[Title] => Government sets 2026 as rally point to hasten development, restore public trust
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[Title] => How political dynasties hurt the local economy
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