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Urban Filipinos Tired of 'Resilience' Excuse, Demand Tangible Support
Nearly half of urban Filipinos reject the romanticized narrative of 'Filipino resilience,' a study found. Facing economic hardship and inflation, they are demanding accountability from government and institutions, and tangible support.
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