Strong economy to continue if Philippines moves as one

MANILA — Malacanang said today that the strong surge of the peso and the stock market will continue as long as the nation moves as one.

Press Secretary and Presidential Spokesman Ignacio R. Bunye said that the seven-year high registered by the peso yesterday and the soaring stock market index augur well for the economy.
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Philippines underscores importance of education in alleviating poverty

MANILA — Press Secretary and Presidential Spokesperson Ignacio R. Bunye underscored today the importance of providing Filipino students with quality but affordable education as a way of alleviating poverty in the country.
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Salaries of Philippines teachers not enough for high cost of living

MANILA – The crisis of the country?s educational system is reflected in the dire plight of its public school teachers, whose salaries are not even enough to keep up with the high cost of living, according to independent think-tank IBON Foundation.

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