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Ayon kay Garin, hindi saklaw ng panukala ang 12% VAT na ipinapataw sa kabuuang singil sa kuryente ng mga mamimili.

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Meralco warns power reform must not weaken opeations and grid investment.

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We distilled the speech into a brisk rundown of the promises, policy pitches and pronouncements that mattered most.

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From his sharp opening remarks to his biggest policy demands, President Marcos SONA laid out the priorities he wants government to confront next.

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The new line is planned to run from North Avenue to Sacred Heart, reaching San Jose del Monte, Bulacan.

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President Marcos Jr. is eyeing wider energy mix as Malampaya drilling resumes.

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The line drew the loudest response of his address so far, with prolonged applause.

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(Updated) President Marcos Jr. made a major legislative request, calling on Congress to widen tax relief for the middle class.

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In one of the sharpest lines of his SONA, Marcos said his duty is not to family or friends.

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Ayon kay Garin, hindi saklaw ng panukala ang 12% VAT na ipinapataw sa kabuuang singil sa kuryente ng mga mamimili.

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Meralco warns power reform must not weaken opeations and grid investment.

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President Marcos Jr. is eyeing wider energy mix as Malampaya drilling resumes.

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