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Philippines' UMIC Status: Digital Infrastructure Needs Matched by Education Reforms, Says Consumer Group
Consumer group CitizenWatch Philippines urges the government to synchronize digital infrastructure expansion with education reforms following the Philippines' reclassification as an upper-middle-income country. The group emphasizes that equipping learners with skills for the digital economy is crucial for sustained economic growth.
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