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The Philippines is now upper - middle income . Why doesnt it feel that way ?
rappler.com · Philippines
The Philippines has achieved upper-middle-income status, prompting questions about the public's perception of this economic change. This article examines the disconnect between official economic metrics and lived experience.
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