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I have been reflecting lately on the nature of expectations.

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If, like me, you actually hoped, maybe even believed, that President Bongbong Marcos was capable of initiating change or creating results by sheer political will, it only proves that you are an optimist. But other than that, it’s time to lower your expectations.

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Every three years, our people’s expectations are raised to the skies.

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Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death. — Philippians 1:20

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Be still, and know that I am God. – Psalm 46:10

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The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) is seeking industry inputs regarding the proposed regulations on accounting for expected credit losses.

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Protestors prepare for PNoy's SONA

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Consumer confidence improved in the second quarter of the year on expectations of more jobs and investments, the local central bank said today.

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Inflation could have settled between 2.2 percent and 3.1 percent in May, the central bank said today.

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I have been reflecting lately on the nature of expectations.

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If, like me, you actually hoped, maybe even believed, that President Bongbong Marcos was capable of initiating change or creating results by sheer political will, it only proves that you are an optimist. But other than that, it’s time to lower your expectations.

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Every three years, our people’s expectations are raised to the skies.

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Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death. — Philippians 1:20

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Be still, and know that I am God. – Psalm 46:10

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The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) is seeking industry inputs regarding the proposed regulations on accounting for expected credit losses.

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Protestors prepare for PNoy's SONA

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Consumer confidence improved in the second quarter of the year on expectations of more jobs and investments, the local central bank said today.

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Inflation could have settled between 2.2 percent and 3.1 percent in May, the central bank said today.

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