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Lacson: Senate to give 'utmost priority' to President's emergency powers request

· By Bernadette E. Tamayo
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MANILA, Philippines -- The Senate will give "utmost priority" to the request of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for emergency powers to reduce excise tax on petroleum products amid the war in the Middle East, Sen. Panfilo Lacson said.

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