Economic shocks keep Filipino middle class on the edge of poverty
Jheruleene Anne Ramos Filipino middle-class households, long seen as stable and secure, remain highly vulnerable and are often just one emergency…
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Bridgerton Season 5 enters bolder chapter for the ton with female romance
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Former Google executive confirmed as new BBC director general
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Horror novel ‘Shy Girl’ pulled for alleged generative AI use
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TV news: ‘One Piece’ live action to set sail for Alabasta after Season 2 success
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Tadej Pogačar claims elusive Milan-Sanremo crown
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K-pop news: HYBE shares drop by 15% as BTS comeback concert turnout falls short
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France’s former PM Lionel Jospin leaves enduring social reform legacy
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Iran claims ‘false flag’ on some attacks in the Gulf
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Chappell Roan in hot water over interaction with 11-year-old fan
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Netflix eyes hybrid concert for ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ world tour
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Nadeshiko one-ups Matildas to win Women’s Asian Cup title
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US ‘very close’ to achieving objectives in Iran war: Trump
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