Filipinos Brace For Higher Power Bills As Peso Hits Record Low
Energy Secretary Sharon Garin warns that the peso's record-low slide could drive higher electricity bills and fuel prices as
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Energy Secretary Sharon Garin warns that the peso's record-low slide could drive higher electricity bills and fuel prices as
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Energy Secretary Sharon Garin warns that the peso's record-low slide could drive higher electricity bills
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