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Read MoreThis is an article repost. (Delivered during Toastmaster International's District 75 Annual Conference in Manila) Every single day for the past 10 y
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Read MoreThis is an article repost. MANILA, Philippines - Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile pitched anew yesterday the need to amend the economic provisions
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Read MoreTo further boost transparency and curb corruption, the Joint Foreign Chambers is pushing for the immediate passage of the Freedom of Information Bil
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