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                <![CDATA[  Navigating the EV Shift: Practicality vs. Market Readiness   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ With rising fuel costs in the Philippines, is shifting to hybrid or electric vehicles truly the most practical solution today—or are Filipinos being pushed into a transition the market and infrastructure aren’t fully ready for?  ]]>
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                <![CDATA[  IMF Warning: Philippines' Debt Crisis Threatens Fuel Aid for Jeepneys and Poor Households   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ IMF: PH debt at 60.2% GDP (₱17.71T) kills fuel/power subsidies for families in 2026. Time for targeted aid!  ]]>
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                <![CDATA[  35 Years Too Long: Marcos Wants Local Gov Law Overhaul!   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[  Philippines Secures Russian Oil Supply Amid Sanctions Waiver   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ Philippines receives Russian oil under US sanctions waiver, offering temporary relief amid rising fuel prices and the March 2026 energy crisis.  ]]>
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