Philippines got an economic upgrade, yet many Filipinos feel it’s no ‘big deal’
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Source: South China Morning Post
Published: 2026-07-09 13:04 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Economy & Finance, Tax & Budget, Business & Economy, Asia Pacific
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The country’s leap to upper-middle-income status means little to inflation-squeezed families struggling with debt and meagre wages
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